Wisconsin Implements 12-Month Continuous Health Insurance Coverage for Children

Wisconsin Implements 12-Month Continuous Health Insurance Coverage for Children Most new and existing members of Wisconsin's BadgerCare Plus and other Medicaid programs who are under age 19 can now keep their health insurance benefits for at least 12 months, even if their family's income increases or they no longer meet program rules. This new policy aims to improve health outcomes for children by stabilizing their access to care. States were required to implement this change made by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, passed by Congress in December 2022. "This policy...(see release)lucy.pepinDecember 12, 2023
Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - Category: Hospital Management Authors: Source Type: news