Young people in Wisconsin will be allowed to stay on state medical programs for an entire year under new guidelines.
The new federal rules require BadgerCare Plus and other Medicaid programs to keep people under the age of 19 covered for a full year, even if their families leave the programs or if they no longer meet requirements.
Department of Health Services secretary Kirsten Johnson says the change ensures that children will be able to have stable access to wellness screenings, medical services and vaccinations, regardless of their parents’ status.