WY 2026 SF 6 - Eligibility for Medicaid Criteria

1. Enduring Local Prosperity

Will this policy encourage families to set down roots, leading to long-term economic development through better local opportunities for the next generation?

Result:N/A

2. Flexible Self-Reliance
Does this policy give individuals, communities and/or the state the flexibility to adapt to changing political and economic circumstances? Will this help individuals and communities move away from ongoing reliance on government programs, subsidies and mandates, and toward independence and resilience?

Result: ✅ Passes

By tightening eligibility and emphasizing verification, SF 6 leans toward limiting long-term dependence on government assistance.

3. Private Property Rights

Does this policy remove institutional barriers, so that individuals or businesses may more easily use their land, property and labor in ways that do not violate the rights of others?

Result: N/A

4. Transparent Constitutional Government

Is this policy limited to carrying out the functions of a small and transparent government as described in the U.S. and Wyoming constitutions, while dividing power appropriately between the legislative, executive and judicial branches of Wyoming's government?

Result: N/A

5. Responsible Taxation & Spending

Question: Will this policy reduce government spending, broaden the tax base, simplify tax policy or lower tax/fee intake?

Result: ✅ Passes

The bill supports responsible spending by aiming to reduce improper payments and control program growth.

6. Local and State Control

Will this policy return power to Wyoming families or local governments from state government? Or will this policy transfer power to state government from the federal government?

Result: ✅ Passes

SF 6 reinforces Wyoming's role in administering Medicaid. Wyoming has limited freedom to reform Medicaid, as the program remains constrained by federal rules.

7. Voluntary Exchange & Individual Choice

Does this policy remove obstacles from business and consumers engaging in voluntary, mutually beneficial transactions, ultimately giving consumers more choices?

Result: N/A

8. Profit Motive & Fair Competition

Does this policy encourage entrepreneurs and businesses to seek profits through calculated risks based on market prices rather than government signals, lowering prices for consumers?

Result: N/A

9. Electoral Accountability

Does this policy assist Wyomingites in voting more securely and/or easily for eligible candidates in transparent elections for public office? Or provide mechanisms for holding elected or nonelected officials accountable for their actions to the people of Wyoming?

Result: N/A

10. Generational Resource Stewardship

Would this policy ensure Wyoming's natural resources can be shared across current and future generations of Wyomingites?

✅

Final Verdict: Passes the WyLiberty Policy Compass 

Score: 3 Pass | 0 Caution | 0 Fail | 7 Not Applicable

Summary:

SF 6 (2026) scores positively on 3 of 3 considered Compass Points, leading Wyoming Liberty Group to support this legislation. SF 6 amends Wyoming law governing the state's Medicaid program by strengthening eligibility standards and oversight requirements. The bill directs state agencies to more clearly define who qualifies for Medicaid and to regularly verify that enrollees continue to meet income, residency, and categorical requirements. It emphasizes preventing improper enrollment through improved data matching, periodic redeterminations, and administrative review. The legislation also reinforces Wyoming's authority to administer Medicaid within existing federal guidelines, while ensuring that eligibility decisions are transparent and consistently applied. Overall, the bill seeks to control program growth, reduce waste or misuse of public funds, and ensure that Medicaid benefits are reserved for individuals who meet the program's intended criteria.