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Inseparable tells task force Wyoming meets 988 benchmark but needs mobile response and sustainable financing
Summary
Inseparable presented a national crisis report showing Wyoming at roughly 90% 988 answer rate, recommended an 11‑team mobile‑response estimate for Wyoming (a planning tool, not a literal inventory), and outlined financing options including a 988 monthly surcharge, Medicaid waivers, and insurance parity measures.
A national advocacy group told the Mental Health & Vulnerable Adult Task Force that Wyoming has made progress on crisis‑call capacity but still needs planning for mobile response and sustainable financing.
Jake Swanton of the national nonprofit Inseparable presented findings from the group's crisis report and a 50‑state snapshot. "We really like to see 90% or higher" answer rates for 988 call centers, Swanton said, noting Wyoming's…
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