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WI SB23
WI SB23Extension of eligibility under the Medical Assistance program for postpartum women. (FE)
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Introduced
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
04/22/2025
04/22/2025
Passed
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend 49.46 (1) (a) 1m., 49.46 (1) (j), 49.47 (4) (ag) 2., 49.471 (6) (b) and 49.471 (7) (b) 1. of the statutes; relating to: extension of eligibility under the Medical Assistance program for postpartum women.
AI Summary
This bill extends the period of eligibility for postpartum women under the Medical Assistance program, which is a government-funded health insurance program for low-income individuals and families. Specifically, it changes the duration of coverage after childbirth from a maximum of 90 days to 365 days, provided that this extension is approved by the federal government. This change applies to pregnant women and individuals who become eligible for Medical Assistance due to pregnancy, ensuring they continue to receive benefits for a significantly longer period after giving birth, regardless of changes in their family income.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (87)
Julian Bradley (R)*,
Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D)*,
Dora Drake (D)*,
Mary Felzkowski (R)*,
Dan Feyen (R)*,
Jodi Habush Sinykin (D)*,
Dianne Hesselbein (D)*,
Jesse James (R)*,
Sarah Keyeski (D)*,
Chris Larson (D)*,
Howard Marklein (R)*,
Brad Pfaff (D)*,
Romaine Quinn (R)*,
Melissa Ratcliff (D)*,
Kelda Roys (D)*,
Mark Spreitzer (D)*,
Cory Tomczyk (R)*,
Jamie Wall (D)*,
Van Wanggaard (R)*,
Eric Wimberger (R)*,
Bob Wirch (D)*,
Scott Allen (R),
Clint Anderson (D),
Deb Andraca (D),
Margaret Arney (D),
Mike Bare (D),
Elijah Behnke (R),
Jill Billings (D),
Brienne Brown (D),
Ryan Clancy (D),
Angelina Cruz (D),
Ben DeSmidt (D),
Barbara Dittrich (R),
Robert Donovan (R),
Steve Doyle (D),
Cindi Duchow (R),
Jodene Emerson (D),
Joan Fitzgerald (D),
Benjamin Franklin (R),
Russell Goodwin (D),
Rick Gundrum (R),
Nate Gustafson (R),
Francesca Hong (D),
Andrew Hysell (D),
Jenna Jacobson (D),
Alex Joers (D),
Tara Johnson (D),
Dean Kaufert (R),
Karen Kirsch (D),
Joel Kitchens (R),
Rob Kreibich (R),
Scott Krug (R),
Anthony Kurtz (R),
Darrin Madison (D),
Dave Maxey (R),
Renuka Mayadev (D),
Maureen McCarville (D),
Paul Melotik (R),
Vincent Miresse (D),
Supreme Moore Omokunde (D),
Jeff Mursau (R),
Greta Neubauer (D),
Adam Neylon (R),
Todd Novak (R),
Lori Palmeri (D),
Kevin Petersen (R),
Christian Phelps (D),
Pricilla Prado (D),
Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D),
Jessie Rodriguez (R),
Ann Roe (D),
Joe Sheehan (D),
Christine Sinicki (D),
Lee Snodgrass (D),
Pat Snyder (R),
Ryan Spaude (D),
David Steffen (R),
Angela Stroud (D),
Shelia Stubbs (D),
Lisa Subeck (D),
Sequanna Taylor (D),
Angelito Tenorio (D),
Ron Tusler (R),
Randy Udell (D),
Robyn Vining (D),
Chuck Wichgers (R),
Robert Wittke (R),
Last Action
Report correctly enrolled (on 02/24/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb23 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/enrolledbills/2025/REG/SB23.pdf |
| SB23 ROCP for Committee on Health | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/records/senate/health/1905483.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - SB23: Fiscal Estimate From DHS | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/fe/sb23/sb23_dhs.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/SB23.pdf |
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