Health Care

Testimony: Opposing Barriers to Health Care

Main Takeaways Kids Forward submitted the below testimony opposing Assembly Bill 163. This bill would make it harder for people to stay on Medicaid by adding extra paperwork and hoops to jump through. This bill would especially hurt children, parents, and people with disabilities, and worsen racial gaps in health care access. The Bill...

read more

State Budget: Mental Health

Main Takeaways Everyone in Wisconsin, regardless of their county, age, or profession deserves to live in a community that supports their wellbeing. This means access to quality, affordable mental health and substance use disorder services. Governor Evers’ proposed budget leverages both federal Medicaid dollars and state revenue to...

read more

State Budget: Health Care

Governor’s Proposed Budget Expands Access to Health Care and Helps Reduce Racial Disparities Main Takeaways No matter where we live or what we look like, we all deserve to live safe and healthy lives. We all need access to quality, affordable health care that supports our wellness. Building on the solid foundation federal Medicaid...

read more

Fact Sheet: Every Healthy Baby Starts with Healthy Parents

The below fact sheet was developed by Kids Forward with the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics.  Download as PDF Providing postpartum Medicaid coverage for 12 months will help ensure both parents and babies in Wisconsin thrive together. Medicaid in Wisconsin helps cover services including: • Doctor and clinic...

read more

Wisconsin Leaders Call on Congress to Protect Medicaid

As Congressional leadership proposes up to $2.3 trillion in cuts to the federal Medicaid program, more than 100 Wisconsin organizations—representing county leaders, direct service providers, health care providers, advocates, and many others in every county across the state—are calling on Wisconsin’s Congressional delegation to protect...

read more

Join us to build a Wisconsin where
every child and family thrives.

Sign up for Emails

Your address helps us identify your legislators and the most relevant messages to send you.