Health Insurance Affordability Task Force

Roster

Members · 6

Lloyd Larsen

R ·Republican ·District 54

Chair

Tara Nethercott

R ·Republican ·District 4

Chair

Gary Crum

R ·Republican ·District 10

Ken Pendergraft

R ·Republican ·District 29

Rob Geringer

R ·Republican ·District 42

Taft Love

R ·Republican ·District 6

Committee

Members: 6
Chamber: Joint Committee
Status: Active

Party Breakdown

Republican

Upcoming 2

Oct 6, 2026

The purpose of this meeting is to The meeting will be held in person in Cheyenne and remotely with a live video stream available on the Legislature's Website (www.wyoleg.gov). A limited number of participants can sign up to provide public comment virtually for a specified agenda item during the Committee's upcoming meeting. The total amount of time dedicated to virtual public comment is set by the Committee Chairmen per Management Council Policy. Please fill out the public comment form to ensure the Committee knows you intend to provide public comment virtually. Only those who fill out the form to provide public comments virtually and who are e-mailed the Zoom invite from the Legislative Service Office will be permitted into the Zoom meeting to testify.

Oct 6, 2026

Past 5

Aug 14, 2026

Aug 13, 2026

The purpose of this meeting is to to continue the Task Force's interim work. The Task Force will review Title 25 cost-allocation issues and consider bill drafts related to a state group purchasing organization and noncompete agreements. The Task Force will receive information and presentations on health care affordability, bundled billing, provider consolidation, health insurance cost-sharing models, alternative coverage options, health care workforce development, primary care incentives, reinsurance programs, and other factors affecting health care costs and insurance premiums. The Task Force will also consider potential policy options to improve health insurance affordability and access to care in Wyoming.<br /><br />The meeting will be held in person in Cheyenne and remotely with a live video stream available on the Legislature's Website (www.wyoleg.gov). A limited number of participants can sign up to provide public comment virtually for a specified agenda item during the Committee's upcoming meeting. The total amount of time dedicated to virtual public comment is set by the Committee Chairmen per Management Council Policy. Please fill out the public comment form to ensure the Committee knows you intend to provide public comment virtually. Only those who fill out the form to provide public comments virtually and who are e-mailed the Zoom invite from the Legislative Service Office will be permitted into the Zoom meeting to testify.

Jun 17, 2026

The purpose of this meeting is to begin the Health Insurance Affordability Task Force’s interim work. The Task Force will receive an overview of Wyoming’s health insurance market, including populations experiencing access and affordability barriers. The Task Force will receive a presentation from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming regarding its history and the factors contributing to premium increases and pricing. The Task Force will also receive information from the Wyoming Department of Insurance and review the State Employee Health Plan, including its funding, structure, and potential expansion considerations. In addition, the Task Force will receive information from the Wyoming Hospital Association regarding cost comparisons and access to services.<br /><br />The meeting will be held in person in Cheyenne and remotely with a live video stream available on the Legislature's Website (www.wyoleg.gov). A limited number of participants can sign up to provide public comment virtually for a specified agenda item during the Committee's upcoming meeting. The total amount of time dedicated to virtual public comment is set by the Committee Chairmen per Management Council Policy. Please fill out the public comment form to ensure the Committee knows you intend to provide public comment virtually. Only those who fill out the form to provide public comments virtually and who are e-mailed the Zoom invite from the Legislative Service Office will be permitted into the Zoom meeting to testify.

Jun 17, 2026