Medicaid expansion in 2019 has biggest impact in rural regions, small towns Gene Marrano September 28, 2018 1 minute read A report on the impact that Medicaid expansion will have in the Commonwealth finds that its most dramatic effects will be found in small towns and rural regions. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Child safety seat check tomorrow at Valley ViewNext: GOP Senate candidate Corey Stewart live interview Related Stories Do Good Days accepting nominations from non-profits looking for a little help through March 9 Gene Marrano March 3, 2026 0 Delegate Franklin holds first town hall in Blacksburg as elected official Web Staff March 2, 2026 0 U.S., Israel launch combat operations in Iran Gene Marrano February 28, 2026 0