Wyoming Department of Health

What Wyoming Department of Health does

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is a state government agency headquartered in Cheyenne, Wyoming, operating under the authority of Governor Mark Gordon and led by Director Stefan Johansson. The agency is organized into four primary service divisions — Aging, Behavioral Health, Healthcare Financing, and Public Health — plus an Administration and Support unit covering Human Resources, Fiscal Services, the Office of Privacy, Security and Contracts, and Policy, Research and Evaluation. WDH both delivers direct services through state-operated facilities (Wyoming State Hospital, a 104-bed acute psychiatric inpatient facility in Evanston; Wyoming Pioneer Home in Thermopolis; Wyoming Retirement Center in Basin; Veterans' Home of Wyoming in Buffalo) and contracts with private providers, county offices, and community organizations across the state.

Core programs include Wyoming Medicaid and Kid Care CHIP (joint federal-state health coverage for low-income individuals, families, pregnant women, and aged/blind/disabled residents); Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) waivers; behavioral health treatment, crisis services, and the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline; public health surveillance, immunization, maternal and child health, WIC, emergency preparedness, and EMS; the Early Intervention and Education Program for children with developmental delays; vital records services; healthcare facility licensing and surveys; the Opioid Settlement Funds distribution; and the Volunteer Health Services Program for uninsured residents at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. Technology infrastructure comprises WINGS (Wyoming Integrated Next Generation System) for Medicaid eligibility, enrollment, and Electronic Visit Verification, plus the WYFI (Wyoming Frontier Information) health information exchange. Applications flow through wesystem.wyo.gov and the Submittable platform for grant RFAs.

Revenue is entirely government-sourced with no commercial stream. Funding comes from federal Medicaid matching funds, the $205,004,743 fiscal year 2026 award under the federal Rural Health Transformation Program (with potential five-year value up to ~$1.025 billion), opioid settlement funds, state appropriations, and other federal grants. Services are free or low-cost to eligible residents; Medicaid enrollment does not require payment. Leadership includes senior administrators across all four divisions, CFO Eric McVicker, and Chief Policy & Communications Officer Monique McBride.

Name

Wyoming Department of Health

Legal name

Wyoming Department of Health

Website

https://health.wyo.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

1890

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Wyoming Department of Health is a state government agency headquartered in Cheyenne that provides Medicaid, behavioral health, aging services, and public health programs to Wyoming residents through four divisions and multiple state-operated facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Health Services

NAICS

Administration of Public Health Programs (923120)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Hospital & Medical Service Plans (6324), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

State/Provincial/Regional Health Departments (HLAJAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

State/Provincial Health Department & Public Health Administration (BPAIABAH), Healthcare-Linked Social Benefits Administration (e.g., Medicaid/Means-Tested Health Coverage) (BPAIAKAH), Maternal, Child & Family Health Departments (HLAJAAAK)

Keywords

• Public health services
• Medicaid administration
• Behavioral health programs
• Long-term care services
• Rural healthcare funding

Headquarters

HQ city

Cheyenne

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Federal Rural Health Transformation Program: The department receives federal funding through the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program created under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Wyoming was awarded $205,004,743 for fiscal year 2026, representing approximately 26% of the $800 million requested, with potential five-year funding reaching $1.025 billion if annual allocations remain consistent.
2. Medicaid Joint Federal-State Funding: Wyoming Medicaid is a joint federal and state government program that pays for medical care for low-income and medically needy individuals and families. The program is administered by the Healthcare Financing Division.
3. Opioid Settlement Funds: The Wyoming Department of Health serves as the designated lead agency responsible for distributing and using the Statewide Share of Opioid Funds in accordance with the OneWyo Opioid Settlement Memorandum of Agreement.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

The Wyoming Department of Health is a state government agency organized into four primary divisions (Aging, Behavioral Health, Healthcare Financing, and Public Health) plus Administration and Support. It administers Wyoming Medicaid and Kid Care CHIP coverage, operates behavioral health and aging/long-term care facilities, manages the Rural Health Transformation Program with $205 million in federal funding, and delivers public health services including vital records, disease surveillance, and emergency preparedness.

Product overview

The Wyoming Department of Health is a government agency organized into four primary divisions (Aging, Behavioral Health, Healthcare Financing, and Public Health) plus Administration and Support. The department's offerings include public healthcare coverage programs (Wyoming Medicaid and Kid Care CHIP), behavioral health services, aging and long-term care facilities, and various public health initiatives. Healthcare Financing Division manages Medicaid waiver programs including Home and Community Based Services (HCBS), the WINGS Project for Medicaid system modernization, and Wyoming Health Information (WYFI) for data exchange. The department operates facilities including Wyoming State Hospital (psychiatric care), Wyoming Pioneer Home, Wyoming Retirement Center, and Veterans' Home of Wyoming. Key programs include the Rural Health Transformation Program ($205M federal funding), Opioid Settlement Funds, 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, Medication Donation Program, Early Intervention and Education Program, and Volunteer Health Services. This is a government health services organization, not a commercial technology product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wyoming Medicaid Joint federal-state program administered by the Healthcare Financing Division providing medical care coverage for eligible low-income individuals, families, pregnant women, and people who are aged, blind, or disabled in Wyoming.
• Kid Care CHIP Children's Health Insurance Program providing health insurance coverage for uninsured Wyoming children and teens through age 18 who meet income and eligibility guidelines.
• Behavioral Health Division Services Division overseeing mental health and substance use treatment programs and grants, including community mental health centers, crisis services, and the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for Wyoming residents.
• Aging Division Services Division providing care, ensuring safety, and promoting independent choices for Wyoming's older adults through community living services, senior centers, and long-term care facilities.
• Rural Health Transformation Program Federal program offering $205 million in funding to strengthen rural Wyoming healthcare through sustainable, innovative solutions including chronic disease prevention, workforce development, and technology solutions; administered via grants to critical access hospitals, EMS providers, and workforce training programs.
• Wyoming State Hospital Licensed acute care psychiatric inpatient hospital with 104 beds in Evanston providing stabilization services for involuntarily committed individuals and competency restoration services.
• Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Medicaid waiver programs providing community-based care options for people with disabilities and older adults to live independently, including Community Choices Waiver, Supports Waiver, and Comprehensive Waiver.
• Wyoming Pioneer Home Assisted living facility in Thermopolis providing maintenance-free environment with dietary, housekeeping, and activities for residents who need assistance higher than retirement community but less than nursing home level.
• Wyoming Retirement Center Skilled nursing facility in Basin providing care for residents with mental health, dementia, and medical needs; certified by Medicare and Wyoming Medicaid for long-term, convalescent, and respite care.
• Veterans' Home of Wyoming Veterans home in Buffalo offering both assisted living (domiciliary care) and skilled nursing communities using the Green House model of care.
• Healthcare Licensing and Surveys Division assuring quality care from healthcare facilities through licensing, inspections, and complaint investigations for facilities including hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted living.
• Vital Record Services Office providing access to Wyoming vital records including birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates with options for ordering, amendments, and establishing paternity.
• Opioid Settlement Funds Program Program distributing the statewide share of opioid settlement funds in accordance with the OneWyo Opioid Settlement Memorandum of Agreement for opioid crisis response across Wyoming.
• Wyoming's Volunteer Health Services Program Program enabling licensed healthcare providers to offer volunteer services to medically underserved and uninsured Wyoming residents with liability protection under the Wyoming Governmental Claims Act.
• Early Intervention and Education Program (EIEP) Program providing free screenings and services for children birth through age 5 with developmental delays and disabilities across 14 regional child development centers in Wyoming.
• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Crisis hotline service providing free, confidential 24/7 support for mental health struggles, emotional distress, and alcohol or drug concerns to Wyoming residents.
• Wyoming Adult Hearing Aid Program Program helping Wyoming residents aged 18 and older with hearing loss who have no other coverage options access hearing aids.
• Wyoming Medication Donation Program Program reducing medication waste and improving prescription access by re-dispensing donated medications to low-income Wyoming residents.
• Wyoming Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Program advocating for long-term care recipients' rights, quality of life, and independence through state and regional ombudsman representatives across Wyoming.

Quantifiable outcome

• Wyoming awarded $205 million in federal rural health transformation funding
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Senator John BarrassominorOthers · 19 May 2026U.S. Senator John Barrasso joined Governor Mark Gordon in announcing final approval of Wyoming's Rural Health Transformation Program by federal officials. Senator Barrasso played a key role in advocacy for Wyoming's rural healthcare funding.
• Governor Mark GordoncoreOthers · 19 May 2026Governor Mark Gordon leads the state-level implementation of Wyoming's Rural Health Transformation Program. He announced the final federal approval alongside Senator Barrasso and oversees the department through WDH Director Stefan Johansson.
• OneWyo Opioid Settlement Memorandum of Agreement PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe department distributes Statewide Share of Opioid Funds in accordance with the OneWyo Opioid Settlement Memorandum of Agreement, which involves multiple state stakeholders in opioid crisis response.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Aging-Division-Wyoming-Department-of-Health-111473733719673

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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