Category: State budget
JFC approves funding to procure Medicaid Management Information System, fight fraud
The Legislature's budget-writing committee approved Gov. Scott Walker's plans to fund a new Medicaid Management Information System and added more money to the state's next budget to fight welfare fraud. Read More
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On the Record with J.P. Wieske, Deputy Insurance Commissioner
J.P. Wieske, deputy insurance commissioner and Group Insurance Board member, expects the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee to take a closer look at self-insurance, despite leaders of the committee saying they expect to vote down the plan.
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Proposed rate increases to providers aren’t enough, say long-term care providers and disability rights advocates
Providers and advocates for those with disabilities appreciate Gov. Scott Walker's plans to boost Medicaid funding for long-term care programs, but said Tuesday that more support is needed to address a workforce shortage. Read More
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ETF disputes claims it can’t self-insure local employees
The state's Department of Employee Trust Funds pushed back Wednesday against claims that an attorney general opinion from almost 30 years ago means it can't self-insure health benefits for local government employees. Read More
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JFC leaders plan to cut healthcare professional board changes from budget
The leaders of the Joint Finance Committee have decided to pull a provision of Gov. Scott Walker’s budget that would eliminate and consolidate boards overseeing healthcare professions and introduce it as separate legislation.
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DHS: Feds should reward state for Medicaid program
The head of the Department of Health Services said the state should be rewarded for not taking federal funds to expand its Medicaid program and predicted that the fight over healthcare reform isn't "over by a long shot." Read More
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On the Record with Linda Seemeyer, Department of Health Services Secretary
Department of Health Services Secretary Linda Seemeyer discussed possible reforms to Medicaid, drug testing public assistance recipients and the state's budget during a Wisconsin Health News event Tuesday. Read More
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