Ashley Nguyen
Gov. Tony Evers’ state budget would make significant investments in maternal and child health in Wisconsin, if passed as proposed.
The Democratic governor’s budget proposal calls for an extension of Medicaid coverage during the postpartum period, from 60 days to 12 months. The move would ensure that mothers retain health insurance during a crucial window: In Wisconsin, two out of three pregnancy-related deaths occur during the postpartum period.
If the measure remains in the final budget, Wisconsin would join a growing list of states that are extending postpartum Medicaid coverage, including Illinois and Georgia.
Evers is also proposing Medicaid coverage of doula services. Doulas cannot provide clinical care, but research shows their support can boost maternal and infant health outcomes. Four states consider doula services a covered benefit under Medicaid, including Minnesota. In 2019, U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore (D-Wis.) proposed nationwide Medicaid coverage of doula
Medicaid would cover doulas, postpartum period under Evers proposal
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Public Service Commission Chair Rebecca Valcq recently announced that the PSC will begin requiring each utility it regulates provide information regarding its diversity policies and metrics as part of the PSC’s Annual Reporting requirements. Upon this announcement, Chairwoman of the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus (WLBC) Shelia Stubbs released the following statement:
“This is a terrific step on the part of the PSC to require Wisconsin’s regulated utilities report information relative to diversity. We have worked closely with PSC Chair Rebecca Valcq and her very capable staff on this important diversity initiative and look forward to collaborating with utilities that are interested in making progress relative to providing opportunities for African American employees an