JFC approves $72.7 million GPR for reinsurance program, but rejects more positions

The Joint Finance Committee approved putting $72.3 million in general purpose revenue into a plan former Gov. Scott Walker and Republicans devised to help lower the costs for those who purchase their health care on the Obamacare exchanges.
But the committee rejected Gov. Tony Evers’ request for an additional position to help administer the program.
The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance estim...