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Family Care MCO options in southeastern Wisconsin grow

by Sean Kirkby | Sep 3, 2026 | Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories | 0 |

More than 9,000 southeastern Wisconsinites in two Medicaid long-term care programs will have more choices in who helps them manage their care next year.

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Wisconsin sues over rule that aims to cut off federal Medicaid funding for kids’ gender-affirming care

by Sean Kirkby | Sep 3, 2026 | Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories | 0 |

Wisconsin sued Wednesday to ax a federal rule that will stop states from receiving federal Medicaid dollars for covering kids' gender-affirming care.

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BadgerCare Plus enrollment dips in July

by Sean Kirkby | Aug 17, 2026 | Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories | 0 |

The number of people covered by BadgerCare Plus declined in July, the seventh consecutive month of hits to the program’s enrollment.

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Thousands expected to lose public benefits due to federal immigrant coverage changes

by Sean Kirkby | Jul 31, 2026 | ACA, Medicaid/Medicare, On The Record, Top Stories | 0 |

Federal changes will take effect in the coming months that will bar many legally present immigrants from accessing Medicaid, Medicare and Affordable Care Act subsidies.

DHS set to notify BadgerCare Plus members about work requirements

by Sean Kirkby | Jul 31, 2026 | DHS, Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories | 0 |

State health officials will start notifying BadgerCare Plus members about pending federal Medicaid work requirements next month, as they wait for more guidance.

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Legislators question DHS over plan to award IRIS contract

by Sean Kirkby | Jul 16, 2026 | Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories | 0 |

Legislators are questioning the Department of Health Services over its plan to award a Medicaid contract to a company that is now facing a federal lawsuit over an alleged fraud scheme. The company disputes the allegations and, on Thursday, filed a motion seeking the lawsuit’s dismissal.

Price leads Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities as state braces for impact from federal actions

by Sean Kirkby | Jul 10, 2026 | Medicaid/Medicare, On The Record, Top Stories | 0 |

Earlier this year, Jenny Price became executive director of the Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities.

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In Milwaukee stop, Vance calls for electing Republicans to fight healthcare fraud

by Sean Kirkby | Jul 9, 2026 | Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories | 0 |

Vice President JD Vance highlighted efforts by the federal government to crack down on healthcare fraud during a stop in Milwaukee Wednesday where he pushed to reelect congressional Republicans.

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About 8,000 Medicaid members warned data may have been accessed

by Sean Kirkby | Jul 7, 2026 | Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories | 0 |

State health officials warn that some Medicaid members may have had their data inappropriately accessed.

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Medicaid spending expected to exceed budget

by Sean Kirkby | Jul 6, 2026 | Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories | 0 |

Wisconsin Medicaid spending is expected to be $322.4 million, or 3.3 percent, over budget in state dollars come July 1, 2027, when the state’s biennial budget ends.

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States sues over Medicaid work requirement rollout

by Sean Kirkby | Jul 6, 2026 | Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories | 0 |

Wisconsin has sued the Trump administration over its rollout of Medicaid work requirements.

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Yearlong Medicaid postpartum care takes effect

by Sean Kirkby | Jul 6, 2026 | Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories | 0 |

More than 16,000 Wisconsinites will gain extended Medicaid postpartum care this year, state health officials said last week.

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Category: Medicaid/Medicare

Family Care MCO options in southeastern Wisconsin grow

Wisconsin sues over rule that aims to cut off federal Medicaid funding for kids’ gender-affirming care

BadgerCare Plus enrollment dips in July

Thousands expected to lose public benefits due to federal immigrant coverage changes

DHS set to notify BadgerCare Plus members about work requirements

Legislators question DHS over plan to award IRIS contract

Price leads Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities as state braces for impact from federal actions

In Milwaukee stop, Vance calls for electing Republicans to fight healthcare fraud

About 8,000 Medicaid members warned data may have been accessed

Medicaid spending expected to exceed budget

States sues over Medicaid work requirement rollout

Yearlong Medicaid postpartum care takes effect

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