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Republicans and Democrats agree on postpartum Medicaid expansion — Robin Vos says it’s unlikely
The fate of postpartum Medicaid expansion, a bipartisan effort in the Wisconsin Legislature, yet again falls in the hands of Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, who said it’s “unlikely” his chamber will get to vote on it.
Posted inHealth & Welfare
Medicaid covers 1.2 million in Wisconsin. The election will determine its future
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris rarely mention Medicaid on the presidential campaign trail, but their records paint dramatically different possibilities for the program after November.
Posted inHealth & Welfare
Wisconsin’s long-term care crisis: Staffing troubles, low Medicaid rates prompt closures
Assisted living has grown in popularity across Wisconsin and the country, offering aging residents and people with disabilities more independence in less institutionalized settings than traditional nursing homes. But providers continue to struggle.
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Has Medicaid expansion in states improved health outcomes?
Yes. Studies have shown that Medicaid expansion in states does lead to improved health outcomes.
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Worried about losing Medicaid access in Wisconsin? Here’s what to know
Here’s what to know about renewing Medicaid coverage, finding alternative plans if need be and avoiding insurance scams.
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Medicaid unwinding: 360,000 in Wisconsin lose coverage as eligibility checks resume
The federal government requires states each year to verify Medicaid recipients’ eligibility, but it paused the mandate early in the pandemic to help people maintain coverage. Verification resumed in June 2023 in Wisconsin, a process called unwinding.
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As election nears, Wisconsin caregivers seek better health care options
Medicaid expansion and health care affordability are on many people’s minds. WPR found that health care accessibility and affordability are particularly important to Wisconsin’s caregiving workforce.
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Wisconsin seniors face housing upheaval as assisted living homes reject Medicaid
Assisted living promises more independence than nursing homes, but it carries risks: fewer protections for seniors who run out of savings.
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What to know about Medicaid and assisted living in Wisconsin
Wisconsin resources can help seniors find adequate, assisted living care, despite limited options for Medicaid recipients.
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Wisconsin’s Medicaid postpartum protection lags most of the country
Wisconsin doctors say the state could help save lives by extending postpartum Medicaid coverage to a full year, as many states offer. But the Legislature again blocked an extension.