The federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has approved Wisconsin’s Section 1115 BadgerCare Reform demonstration waiver. The waiver primarily makes changes to the BadgerCare childless adult (CLA) population in the state’s Medicaid program. The changes include: Work requirements. CLAs are required to participate in 80 hours per month of community engagement, including employment, job training, community […]
Unpacking DHS’s Budget Request
On Sept. 17, state agencies submitted their 2019-21 biennial budget requests that, in total, included roughly $2.5 billion dollars in additional funding (according to Wispolitics). Accounting for the bulk of the increase in state general purpose revenue (GPR) are the usual cost drivers – education, health care and corrections. Coming in a distant second to the Department […]
Study Committee Update: Direct Primary Care Committee Discusses Employer Models, Physician Burnout, Legislation
The Study Committee on Direct Primary Care (DPC) met for the second time on Aug. 29. The committee heard from several presenters and engaged in discussion on what the future work from the committee might look like. First, Rep. Joe Sanfelippo (R-New Berlin) and Sen. Chris Kapenga (R-Delafield) gave the committee an overview of the […]
The Alliance of Health Insurers strengthens its brand
The Alliance of Health Insurers (AHI) recently unveiled a new logo and website to help heighten awareness of its mission and services. “We see the new logo and website as a great opportunity to increase awareness of our work, as well as engage more effectively with our current and prospective membership,” said Rebecca Larson, AHI […]
DHS Long-term Care Initiatives
The Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services, Division of Disability and Elder Services, has embarked on an initiative to expand managed long-term care options for elders and people with disabilities in Wisconsin. Long-term care consists of services and supports that people need to meet their daily needs. (more…)
Bill would require equal insurance coverage for oral chemotherapy in Wisconsin
Not all types of cancers are treated the same. That’s not only the case when it comes to treatment options but how insurance companies choose to cover those options. (more…)
Enrollment Summit
Enrollment Summit Presentation by Rebecca Larson, AHI Executive Director – July 16, 2013 (more…)
Alliance of Health Insurers, U.A. Announce 2013 Management and Public Affairs Team
The Alliance of Health Insurers, U.A, (AHI) is pleased to announce their management and government affairs team for 2013. AHI is a nonprofit health insurance trade association, created in 2012 to provide effective reforms and ensure affordable coverage remains within reach for businesses, families and individuals. The Alliance of Health Insurers, U.A., has selected Rebecca […]
DHS Virtual Pace Initiative
Wisconsin Department of Health Services has released a draft proposal for the provision of integrated care to people who are eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. The proposal will be available for public review for thirty days. (more…)
Health insurance companies form new trade association
Six of the largest health insurance companies in Wisconsin have formed a new trade association, including four that used to belong to another group that includes Dane County’s main insurers. (more…)