BadgerCare Plus & ACCESS.Wisconsin.gov Programs cited for innovative, customer-focused approaches MADISON – Wisconsin ’s BadgerCare Plus program received a national “Innovation” award recently … [Read more...]
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If elected, Scott Walker would slash BadgerCare
BadgerCare is an important program in my community, and it is an important program in so many other communities around the state of Wisconsin. The families of Wisconsin have been on BadgerCare … [Read more...]
Governor announces start of BadgerCare Plus Basic
Governor Jim Doyle announced that enrollment in BadgerCare Plus Basic begins this week. Individuals who are currently waiting for health care coverage under the BadgerCare Plus Core Plan now have the … [Read more...]
Women’s Health Week observed in Wisconsin
State health officials this week praised the important role women play in keeping Wisconsin a healthy, strong and safe place to live, but noted that because many women are busy caring for others or … [Read more...]
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Reexamine newly awarded BadgerCare contracts
A decision by the State of Wisconsin to end contracts with existing BadgerCare suppliers in southeast Wisconsin was met with a great deal of resistance when the plan was announced late last year. … [Read more...]
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Reexamine newly awarded BadgerCare Contracts
A decision by the State of Wisconsin to end contracts with existing BadgerCare suppliers in southeast Wisconsin was met with a great deal of resistance when the plan was announced late last year. … [Read more...]
Governor Doyle signs Critical Access Hospitals Bill
Governor Jim Doyle this week signed into law Assembly Bill 770, the Critical Access Hospitals Bill. This bill ensures that the 59 communities that are served by Critical Access Hospitals can leverage … [Read more...]
In State of the State Address, Governor outlines plans to build economy, create jobs
In his eighth State of the State Address, Governor Jim Doyle outlined proposals to build the economy, create jobs and provide property tax relief for homeowners, while protecting key priorities like … [Read more...]
Governor unveils BadgerCare Plus Basic
Plan provides self-funded coverage option for over 20,000 adults on waiting list Governor Jim Doyle unveiled a new self-funded health care plan today for adults without dependent children who are on … [Read more...]
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State’s managed care changes could cost local economy hundreds of jobs
A decision by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) to make changes to state health care programs in Southeast Wisconsin could adversely impact the local economy, affecting hundreds of … [Read more...]