Over 10k Montanans sign up for expanded Medicaid coverage

After Montana became the 30th state to expand Medicaid in November, it has seen a surge in the number of enrollees signing up, according to KTVQ.com.

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In the first month alone, Montana health officials estimate 10,500 low-income residents enrolled. Governor Steve Bullock’s (D) administration originally estimated 23,000 Montanans would enroll by next June.

The Medicaid program is managed by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana. President and CEO Mike Frank said the expansion program will begin offering coverage Jan. 1.

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