Affordable Care Act Archives - Wisconsin Watch

Did Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel try to repeal the Affordable Care Act?

by Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch February 6th, 2025February 26th, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Yes. As state attorney general, Brad Schimel called Obamacare “overreaching and harmful.”

Does Project 2025 call for repealing the Affordable Care Act?

by Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch August 23rd, 2024August 23rd, 2024 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

No. The Project 2025 national conservative policy plan does not directly call for repealing the Affordable Care Act.

Has potential Wisconsin US Senate candidate Eric Hovde ever said he wants to repeal the Affordable Care Act?

by Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch December 12th, 2023December 12th, 2023 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Yes. Republican Eric Hovde said several times in 2012 that he wanted to repeal the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare.

Health & Welfare

Confused about health insurance during open enrollment? A navigator can help.

by Devin Blake / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service November 30th, 2022April 25th, 2024 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Navigators with Covering Wisconsin and other groups help residents make health insurance choices.

Economy, Government, Health & Welfare

Neighbors diverge on health care

by James Nord December 23rd, 2013June 19th, 2014 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

People in Wisconsin and Minnesota living just barely above the poverty line are about to see their health care fortunes change — in opposite directions.

Brian Sorensen (left), his wife, Lisa Nerenhausen, and son, Parker Sorensen, at their home in Appleton, Wis., on December 20, 2013. Lisa and her husband are losing coverage under BadgerCare, as part of the approximately 70,000 people that will be forced to move on to the private health care exchange. But their son, Parker, stands to gain coverage from the change, as he is among the 80,000 or so poor childless adults who may qualify for coverage under the new system.

Economy, Government, Health & Welfare

Wisconsin family braces for a transition

by Nora HertelDecember 23rd, 2013June 19th, 2014 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

In Lisa Nerenhausen’s house, the consequences of the state of Wisconsin’s approach to the Affordable Care Act are mixed.

Economy, Government, Health & Welfare

States differ widely on costs

by Nora HertelDecember 23rd, 2013June 19th, 2014 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

It’s called the Affordable Care Act, but it looks as though obtaining health care coverage on the new private exchanges will generally be much more affordable in Minnesota than Wisconsin.

Eleta Pierce, in St. Paul, Minnesota, and her family are eligible for Medicaid beginning Jan. 1. Minnesota expanded Medicaid enrollment requirements as part of the Affordable Care Act.

Economy, Government, Health & Welfare

Changes ease Minnesota family’s worries

by James Nord December 23rd, 2013June 19th, 2014 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Eleta Pierce has been on and off MinnesotaCare, a program for working low-income people. Beginning Jan. 1, Pierce and her family will be eligible for Medicaid coverage.

Bonnie Richardson, who was released in 2012 after spending time in prison and jail, now receives mental health care at Shalom Holistic Health Services in Stoughton.

Government, Health & Welfare, Justice & Safety

Obamacare could help released offenders

by Nora HertelNovember 10th, 2013June 12th, 2014 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

The state Department of Corrections hopes the federal Affordable Care Act will help released offenders get Medicaid. Starting next year, all Wisconsin residents below the poverty line will be eligible for BadgerCare Plus.