Today the Governor signed the postpartum Medicaid extension bill into law. For people that have given birth while on Medicaid/BadgerCare, they will have health insurance for a full year after giving birth, instead of the current 60 days. The bill, now Wisconsin Act 102, takes effect on July 1, 2026. This was a long fought victory, and...
For Release: Thursday, February 19, 2026 Contact: Emily Miota, 262-853-6863 Today, the Wisconsin state assembly voted to ensure that new moms on Medicaid have health insurance for a year after giving birth, instead of the current 60 days. Wisconsin will soon become the 49th state to extend postpartum coverage for one year. This is...
“Talkin’ About a Revolution” song by Tracy Chapman; check out our full curated playlist here - handpicked jams to keep the joy flowing! No matter where we live or what we look like, we all need access to quality, affordable health care. In a country that doesn’t guarantee health care to all, Medicaid is a lifeline. Medicaid, including...
“Rainbow Connection” song by Paul Williams and Kenneth Ascher; check out our full curated playlist here - handpicked jams to keep the joy flowing! As 2025 draws to a close, we are celebrating the launch of Kaleidoscope WI, a new coalition dedicated to ensuring birthing people, young children, and families of color have the resources and...
If Congress fails to extend the federal health care tax credits in the next few weeks, health care will become a whole lot more expensive and inaccessible for millions of Americans starting January 1. We're asking Wisconsin's members of Congress to act now and extend the tax credits. Do you or a loved one rely on healthcare.gov for your...
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