Visit WisPolitics-State Affairs for premium content,
keyword notifications, bill tracking and more
Home » Press Releases » Kids Forward: Wisconsin legislators finally pass lifesaving postpartum care for new moms
Today, the Wisconsin state assembly voted to ensure that new moms on Medicaid have health insurance for a year after giving birth, instead of the current 60 days. Wisconsin will soon become the 49th state to extend postpartum coverage for one year. This is a huge, long overdue victory for women and families across the state. “Tonight is a victory for Wisconsin moms, families,...