More than a hundred protest new Medicaid rules at Capitol

By: Jordan Hansen

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: July 8, 2026

Words: 630

Last Updated: 1 week, 6 days ago

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HELENA — More than 100 people from across the state gathered in the Montana Capitol rotunda on Wednesday to protest cuts to Medicaid as well as new work requirements to access the health insurance program.

Catalyst Montana, an advocacy-focused nonprofit, hosted the gathering, which included speeches from healthcare professionals, politicians and others impacted by the changes.

The federal Medicaid changes stem from H.R. 1, the budget reconciliation bill, which President Donald Trump has called …

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