Wisconsin Assembly Passes Bill to Expand Postpartum Medicaid Coverage
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Key Points:
- Wisconsin's Assembly speaker Robin Vos, who had long opposed extending postpartum Medicaid coverage, allowed a bipartisan bill to pass that extends coverage for new mothers from 60 days to one year after birth, with the Assembly voting 95-1 in favor.
- The bill, already approved by the Senate, now awaits signature from Democratic Governor Tony Evers, who has supported the measure and is expected to sign it into law.
- Vos announced his retirement earlier the same day, citing health reasons, and the bill's lead sponsor, Republican Rep. Patrick Snyder, threatened not to seek reelection if the legislation did not pass, adding pressure on Vos.
- The legislation, supported by hospitals, medical groups, and anti-abortion advocates, aims
