Montana Hurries To Adopt Trump’s Medicaid Work Rules Amid Budget Woes
Montana health officials are advancing plans to include doula services in the state's Medicaid program despite earlier indications that they would not proceed due to budget constraints. This decision comes as the state grapples with a budget shortfall that may still lead to Medicaid cuts in the future. The move reflects a shift in priorities as officials aim to enhance maternal health services.
- ▪Montana is moving forward with adding doula services to its Medicaid program.
- ▪This decision reverses an earlier statement about not proceeding due to budget issues.
- ▪Health officials warn that Medicaid cuts may still be on the horizon due to budget shortfalls.
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| Publication time | Wed, 27 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 |
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Montana Moves Ahead With Doula Pay but Warns Medicaid Cuts Still May Come Montana health officials say they’re seeking to add doula services to the state’s Medicaid program, reversing a previous statement that they would “not be moving forward” amid a budget shortfall. By Katheryn Houghton April 22, 2026
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