Healthcare

SB 23 extends Medicaid eligibility for postpartum women from 60 days to 365 days (one year) after pregnancy, directly affecting pregnant and postpartum women enrolled in the Medical Assistance program. The bill modifies eligibility rules to ensure coverage continues without regard to income changes during this extended period. It also adds a provision allowing women with family income above 300% of the poverty line to qualify if medical expenses for family members are covered, extending this eligibility to all family members. The bill requires federal approval for the 365-day extension to take effect.

SB 106 clarifies the authority of state departments to regulate psychiatric residential treatment facilities (PRTFs) by removing ambiguous language from existing rules. It requires facilities to follow department rules and allows departments to establish specific requirements, policies, and standards for PRTFs. The bill directly affects PRTFs and state departments responsible for oversight, ensuring rules are applied consistently. It became law as 2025 Wisconsin Act 9 after approval by the Governor on July 2, 2025. The changes focus on precise language to streamline regulatory processes, without creating new requirements.