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WY Stat § 42-2-111 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 42 - Welfare|Chapter 2 - Public Assistance and Social Services|Article 1 - In General|Section 42-2-111 - Prohibited Disclosure and Use of Records; Penalty; Judicial Discovery.

42-2-111. Prohibited disclosure and use of records; penalty; judicial discovery.| (a) Except as provided in this section, no person shall disclose, receive, use or knowingly permit or participate in the use of any information derived from records maintained pursuant to law or acquired in the performance of duties under this article for purposes not directly related to the administration of this article.  (b) A violation of subsection (a) of this section is a misdemeanor.  (c) In accordance with the Wyoming Rules of Civil Procedure, any county or district court may subpoena the records maintained under this article and require the testimony of personnel involved in the administration of this article which is pertinent to any proceeding involving the:  (i) Custody, welfare or interest of any minor receiving public assistance and social services under this article;  (ii) Termination of parental rights as provided by law;  (iii) Prosecution of any person for a crime connected with obtaining public assistance and social services;  (iv) Foreclosure of liens held by the department.  (d) Upon request of a federal, state or local law enforcement officer as defined by federal statute and W.S. 9-1-701(a)(vi), the department may furnish the requesting officer the current address of any recipient under the personal opportunities with employment responsibilities (POWER) program if the requesting officer:  (i) Furnishes the department with the name of the recipient; and  (ii) Notifies the department that the recipient:  (A) Is a fleeing felon as described in paragraph (iii) of this subsection or has information necessary for the requesting officer to conduct the officer's official duties; and  (B) The location or apprehension of the recipient is within the requesting officer's duties.  (iii) For purposes of this section, a fleeing felon is defined as an individual who:  (A) Is fleeing to avoid prosecution, custody or confinement after conviction, under the laws of the jurisdiction from which the individual flees, for a crime or attempt to commit a crime, which is a felony under the laws of the jurisdiction from which the individual flees, or which, in the case of the state of New Jersey, is a high misdemeanor, or is violating a condition of probation or parole imposed under federal or state law; and  (B) Whose conduct as described in this subsection has not been pardoned by the president of the United States or the governor of the jurisdiction from which the felon flees.  (e) If the department learns of the location of a fleeing felon or of an individual who has an outstanding warrant for his arrest, the department shall notify the appropriate law enforcement agency. The department shall limit disclosure under this section by providing only the current address of the recipient under the personal opportunities with employment responsibilities (POWER) program.
WY Stat § 42-2-113 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 42 - Welfare|Chapter 2 - Public Assistance and Social Services|Article 1 - In General|Section 42-2-113 - Assignment or Transfer of Assistance and Services; Exemption From Legal Process.

42-2-113. Assignment or transfer of assistance and services; exemption from legal process.| (a) Any assignment or transfer of public assistance and social services provided under this article is void.  (b) Except as authorized under W.S. 42-2-112(m), public assistance and social services provided by this article are exempt from levy, execution, attachment, garnishment or other legal process or debt collection remedy. A waiver of exemptions provided by this subsection is void.
WY Stat § 42-2-114 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 42 - Welfare|Chapter 2 - Public Assistance and Social Services|Article 1 - In General|Section 42-2-114 - Reimbursement of Federal Government.

42-2-114. Reimbursement of federal government.| The department shall reimburse the federal government as required by federal law.
WY Stat § 42-2-201 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 42 - Welfare|Chapter 2 - Public Assistance and Social Services|Article 2 - Employment and Training Program|Section 42-2-201 - Definitions.

42-2-201. Definitions.| (a) As used in this article:  (i) "Program" means the employment and training program created under this article;  (ii) "Support services" includes transportation, child care and other services necessary to enable participants in the program to participate without hardship to themselves or their families.
WY Stat § 42-2-203 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 42 - Welfare|Chapter 2 - Public Assistance and Social Services|Article 2 - Employment and Training Program|Section 42-2-203 - Establishment of Program; Powers and Duties of Division.

42-2-203. Establishment of program; powers and duties of division.| (a) The department shall:  (i) Establish an employment and training program which shall include job registration and may include job search employment training, work experience and support services;  (ii) Establish the program in as many counties as is feasible given funding limitations, cost effectiveness, geography and unemployment in the county;  (iii) Enter into cooperative agreements with other agencies providing employment training and experience programs to prevent duplication;  (iv) Repealed by Laws 2017, ch. 179, § 2.  (v) Provide participants a copy of the rules and regulations promulgated by the department for the program on participation and for fair hearings.  (b) The department may contract with public agencies and private entities to implement this article. The department may promulgate rules and regulations to implement this article.
WY Stat § 42-2-401 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 42 - Welfare|Chapter 2 - Public Assistance and Social Services|Article 4 - Medicaid Eligibility|Section 42-2-401 - Definitions.

42-2-401. Definitions.| (a) For purposes of this article:  (i) "Asset", with respect to an individual, means:  (A) All income and resources of the individual and of the individual's spouse, including any income or resources to which the individual or his spouse is entitled but does not receive because of action:  (I) By the individual or his spouse;  (II) By a person, including a court or administrative body, with legal authority to act in place of or on behalf of the individual or his spouse; or  (III) By any person, including a court or administrative body, acting at the direction or upon the request of the individual or his spouse.  (B) An annuity purchased by or on behalf of an annuitant who has applied for medical assistance with respect to long-term care services unless the annuity is an annuity as described in 42 U.S.C. 1396p(c)(1)(G)(i) or (ii).  (ii) "Income" means "income" as defined under 42 U.S.C. 1396p(h)(2);  (iii) "Institutionalized individual" means an individual who is an inpatient in a nursing facility, who is an inpatient in a medical institution and with respect to whom payment is made based on a level of care provided in a nursing facility, or who is receiving home and community-based services;  (iv) "Long-term care services" means nursing facility services, a level of care in any institution equivalent to that of nursing facility services, and home and community-based services;  (v) "Resources" means "resources" as defined under 42 U.S.C. 1396p(e)(5);  (vi) "Department" means the department of health unless otherwise specified.
WY Stat § 42-2-404 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 42 - Welfare|Chapter 2 - Public Assistance and Social Services|Article 4 - Medicaid Eligibility|Section 42-2-404 - Determination of Transfer of Asset.

42-2-404. Determination of transfer of asset.| In the case of an asset held by an individual in common with another person in a joint tenancy, tenancy in common or similar arrangement, the asset, or the affected portion of the asset, shall be considered to be transferred by the individual when any action is taken, either by the individual or by any other person, that reduces or eliminates the individual's ownership or control of the asset.
WY Stat § 42-2-405 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 42 - Welfare|Chapter 2 - Public Assistance and Social Services|Article 4 - Medicaid Eligibility|Section 42-2-405 - Individuals With Substantial Home Equity; Disqualification.

42-2-405. Individuals with substantial home equity; disqualification.| (a) An applicant shall not be eligible for long-term care services under this article if the applicant's equity interest in the applicant's home exceeds five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00).  (b) Beginning on July 1, 2011 and annually thereafter, the dollar amount in subsection (a) of this section shall be adjusted based on the consumer price index for urban consumers published by the United States department of labor, bureau of labor statistics, for the preceding calendar year.  (c) Subsection (a) of this section shall not apply to an individual whose spouse, or child under age twenty-one (21), is lawfully residing in the individual's home and is blind or disabled as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1382c.  (d) Nothing in this section shall be construed as preventing an applicant from using a reverse mortgage or home equity loan to reduce the applicant's total equity interest in the applicant's home.
WY Stat § 42-2-501 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 42 - Welfare|Chapter 2 - Public Assistance and Social Services|Article 5 - Energy Assistance|Section 42-2-501 - Low Income Home Energy Assistance and Weatherization Program; Funding.

42-2-501. Low income home energy assistance and weatherization program; funding.| (a) The department shall administer a low income home energy assistance program in accordance with federal P.L. 97-35, as amended. The department shall submit and keep current a state plan and shall administer the program in accordance with the state plan and this section.  (b) The program shall provide energy assistance to eligible households as provided in this section. Energy assistance shall include those uses of federal funds authorized under P.L. 97-35, as amended. To the extent permitted by federal law the state plan shall provide that of the authorized uses not less than twenty-five percent (25%) of the available funding for the program shall be used for weatherization assistance. Weatherization assistance shall include the following for residential dwellings only:  (i) Weatherization needs assessments and audits;  (ii) Caulking, insulation, storm window and similar improvements to reduce energy use;  (iii) Furnace and heating system modifications and repairs;  (iv) Furnace replacement;  (v) Repealed By Laws 2013, Ch. 183, § 1.  (vi) Repair or replacement of water heaters and heating systems for portions of a dwelling;  (vii) Other measures as determined by the department to be necessary to ensure a safe, well-weatherized dwelling.  (c) In addition to categorically eligible individuals authorized under P.L. 97-35, as amended, the state plan shall provide eligibility for those households with incomes which do not exceed the lesser of:  (i) An amount equal to two hundred fifteen percent (215%) of the federal poverty level for Wyoming; or  (ii) An amount equal to sixty percent (60%) of the state median household income.  (d) The department may modify the state plan as necessary:  (i) To meet federal requirements not to exclude households with lesser incomes than the amounts specified in subsection (c) of this section; and  (ii) To exclude households from receiving federal funds if the household income limitation provided in this section would violate federal restrictions.  (e) The maximum assistance provided to any household under the program in any state fiscal year shall not exceed the federal department of energy maximum annual unit average as calculated and authorized under P.L. 106-469, as amended.  (f) The department may adopt rules and regulations as necessary to implement this section.
WY Stat § 42-4-101 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 42 - Welfare|Chapter 4 - Medical Assistance and Services|Article 1 - In General|Section 42-4-101 - Short Title.

42-4-101. Short title.| This chapter may be cited as the "Wyoming Medical Assistance and Services Act". The program and services provided pursuant to this chapter and Title XIX of the federal Social Security Act may be cited as "Medicaid" or the "Medicaid program".
WY Stat § 42-4-106 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 42 - Welfare|Chapter 4 - Medical Assistance and Services|Article 1 - In General|Section 42-4-106 - Application for Assistance; Determination of Eligibility; Assignment of Benefits; Resources and Income Allowances Defined for Institutionalized Spouse.

42-4-106. Application for assistance; determination of eligibility; assignment of benefits; resources and income allowances defined for institutionalized spouse.| (a) Any Wyoming resident may apply for medical assistance under this chapter by filing an application by telephone, by mail, in person at the eligibility customer service center in Cheyenne, on the eligibility internet site or at a department of family services field office located in the county in which the individual resides. A determination of eligibility for medical assistance shall be based upon the application. Medical assistance shall be provided on behalf of a qualified applicant with reasonable promptness.  (b) Upon signing an application for medical assistance under this chapter, an applicant assigns to the department any right to medical support or payment for medical expenses from any other person on his behalf or on behalf of any relative for whom application is made. The assignment is effective upon a determination of eligibility. Application for medical assistance shall contain an explanation of the assignment provided under this subsection.  (c) In determining the eligibility of an institutionalized spouse for medical assistance under this chapter, the resources of the noninstitutionalized spouse shall not be considered available to the institutionalized spouse to the extent the amount of his resources does not exceed the maximum authorized by the Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act of 1988, P.L. 100-360. For purposes of determining the amount of an institutionalized spouse's monthly income to be applied towards payment of institutional care costs, the maximum amount of allowance authorized by the Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act of 1988, P.L. 100-360 shall be deducted from his monthly income.  (d) In any assistance program under this chapter for which income is the criterion or one (1) of the criteria for assistance payments, compensation received for a veteran's service connected disability shall not be counted in determining income if that compensation on an annual basis is not more than the poverty level for the applicant as determined by the federal office of management and budget.
WY Stat § 42-4-107 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 42 - Welfare|Chapter 4 - Medical Assistance and Services|Article 1 - In General|Section 42-4-107 - Uniform Application Throughout State; Discrimination Prohibited; Pilot Projects Authorized.

42-4-107. Uniform application throughout state; discrimination prohibited; pilot projects authorized.| (a) This chapter and the state plan for medical assistance and services developed under W.S. 42-4-104(a)(ii) shall be uniformly applied within all political subdivisions of the state.  (b) The provision of medical assistance to any applicant or qualified recipient shall not be denied or delayed and the administration of this chapter shall not otherwise discriminate against any applicant or recipient on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex or mental or physical handicap.  (c) Notwithstanding any other provision of this act, the department, in providing services and supplies authorized by this act, may conduct pilot projects pertaining to some or all categorically eligible individuals.
WY Stat § 42-4-108 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 42 - Welfare|Chapter 4 - Medical Assistance and Services|Article 1 - In General|Section 42-4-108 - Administrative Hearings.

42-4-108. Administrative hearings.| In accordance with the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act, the department shall provide opportunity for a hearing to any individual denied medical assistance under this chapter or otherwise aggrieved by the administration of this chapter.
WY Stat § 42-4-109 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 42 - Welfare|Chapter 4 - Medical Assistance and Services|Article 1 - In General|Section 42-4-109 - Renumbered and Repealed.

42-4-109. Renumbered and Repealed.| (a) Renumbered as 42-4-207(a) by Laws 1994, ch. 73, § 2.  (b) Renumbered as 42-4-207(b) by Laws 1994, ch. 73, § 2.  (c) Repealed by Laws 1994, ch. 73, § 3.  (d) Renumbered as 42-4-207(f) by Laws 1994, ch. 73, § 2.
WY Stat § 42-4-110 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 42 - Welfare|Chapter 4 - Medical Assistance and Services|Article 1 - In General|Section 42-4-110 - Charges for Inpatient Hospital Services.

42-4-110. Charges for inpatient hospital services.| A cost deduction, cost sharing or other similar charge shall not be imposed upon any recipient of medical assistance for inpatient hospital services provided on his behalf pursuant to this chapter.
WY Stat § 42-4-111 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 42 - Welfare|Chapter 4 - Medical Assistance and Services|Article 1 - In General|Section 42-4-111 - Providing or Obtaining Assistance by Misrepresentation; Penalties.

42-4-111. Providing or obtaining assistance by misrepresentation; penalties.| (a) Repealed by Laws 2019, ch. 96, § 3.  (b) Repealed by Laws 2019, ch. 96, § 3.  (c) No person shall knowingly make a false statement or misrepresentation or knowingly fail to disclose a material fact in obtaining medical assistance under this chapter. A person violating this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both.  (d) Repealed by Laws 2019, ch. 96, § 3.  (e) Repealed by Laws 2019, ch. 96, § 3.
WY Stat § 42-4-112 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 42 - Welfare|Chapter 4 - Medical Assistance and Services|Article 1 - In General|Section 42-4-112 - Confidentiality of Records; Penalty for Disclosure; Authorized Disclosure.

42-4-112. Confidentiality of records; penalty for disclosure; authorized disclosure.| (a) Any application, information and record obtained, compiled and maintained for an applicant or qualified recipient of medical assistance under this chapter is confidential and shall not be disclosed or used for any purpose other than the administration of this chapter.  (b) A violation of subsection (a) of this section is a misdemeanor.  (c) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section and any other provision of law to the contrary, and for purposes of ensuring any medical assistance under this act does not duplicate any benefit payment made by another state agency, insurer, group health plan, third party administrator, health maintenance organization or similar entity, the department may upon request of the state agency, insurer or similar entity, disclose information limited to a recipient's name, social security number, amount of payment, charge for services, date of services and services rendered relating to medical assistance payments made under this act. A state agency, insurer, group health plan, health maintenance organization or similar entity shall, upon request of the department, disclose the same limited information to the department. Information received under this subsection shall be used only for the purpose authorized by this subsection and shall otherwise be confidential and the state agency, insurer, group health plan, health maintenance organization or other recipient entity shall be subject to the confidentiality restrictions imposed by law upon information received to the extent required of the department. Any violation of this subsection is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both.  (d) Prior to receipt of any payment under this act, the department shall require an applicant for or recipient of assistance under this act to sign a waiver authorizing the release of information limited to assistance payment information to state agencies, insurers, group health plans, third party administrators, health maintenance organizations or similar entities for purposes specified by subsection (c) of this section.
WY Stat § 42-4-113 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 42 - Welfare|Chapter 4 - Medical Assistance and Services|Article 1 - In General|Section 42-4-113 - Eligibility Criteria; Irrevocable Burial Trusts.

42-4-113. Eligibility criteria; irrevocable burial trusts.| (a) The department shall not consider as assets available to an applicant seeking medical assistance the corpus of a Medicaid qualifying trust:  (i) That is irrevocable;  (ii) In which the trustee and trustor retain no discretion with respect to distributions to the applicant;  (iii) In which the income from the trust shall be transferred to the applicant at least annually;  (iv) In which the trust corpus shall not exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000.00); and  (v) In which the trust corpus is specifically and irrevocably designated, assigned, or pledged for payment of the applicant's burial expenses.  (b) If any of the trust corpus remains after payment of burial expenses, that remainder shall be transferred to the department to be used in the medical assistance program.
WY Stat § 42-4-114 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 42 - Welfare|Chapter 4 - Medical Assistance and Services|Article 1 - In General|Section 42-4-114 - Cooperative Agreements Authorized.

42-4-114. Cooperative agreements authorized.| The department may enter into a cooperative agreement and may contract with private attorneys to provide legal services and legal representation necessary to assist the department in enforcing its right to reimbursement created under article 2 of this chapter. The department and its contract attorneys shall have an unconditional right to intervene in any action by or on behalf of a recipient or former recipient against any third party who may be legally liable to reimburse any medical assistance provided under the Wyoming Medicaid program. If no action has been brought, the department and its contract attorneys may initiate and prosecute an independent action on behalf of the department against any third party that may be liable to the person to whom the care was furnished. If the department elects not to contract with private attorneys to provide legal services and representation under this section, the attorney general, or an appropriate county attorney, shall provide the legal services and representation.