From Boscobel to Burlington, Wisconsin families deserve a basic foundation that includes enough food to eat and health care. But Congressional Republicans and the Trump Administration are trying to take away food assistance, health care, and other vital public services, all to pay for more tax giveaways to the nation’s wealthiest 1%....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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