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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