Confusion and angst follow Montana’s early rollout of Medicaid work rules

By: Aaron Bolton

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: October 1, 2026

Words: 1,456

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 2 days ago

MISSOULA, — Bethany Zulick went back to school in January to become a high school English teacher.

Years ago, she taught English as a second language overseas and loved it.

“It’s so exciting to me to watch someone learn a new word or have that spark of understanding,” she said.

Zulick knew she could earn enough money as a substitute teacher to make going back to school financially viable — except for the cost of …

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