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 Darius Rucker to perform at Elmwood Park in June Web Staff April 3, 2026 RPD Arrests Man in Southwest Gas Station Armed Robbery Clark Palmer April 3, 2026 Roanoke County enters spring with return of community favorite events Web Staff April 3, 2026