On July 23, 2026, the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) heldd a public hearing to serve as the annual public forum for the Wisconsin Healthcare Stability Plan (WIHSP).

Production Note: Without additional financial support, WisconsinEye will close its doors by early summer. If you rely on the access to state public policy information and debate WisconsinEye provides, please consider a donation to help keep access to events like these open to all. Thank you! On June 22, 2026, the Wisconsin Department of Health […]

Production Note: Without additional financial support, WisconsinEye will close its doors by early summer. If you rely on the access to state public policy information and debate WisconsinEye provides, please consider a donation to help keep access to events like these open to all. Thank you! On May 21, 2026, the Wisconsin Department of Employee […]

On March 24, 2026, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services Medicaid Advisory Committee met on the following agenda: 1:00 PM Meeting Call to Order 1:05 PM New Member Introductions 1:15 PM Comments from Chairperson and Vice Chairperson Poll: approach for MAC member questions and discussion topics Adding optional “office hours” with Medicaid staff MAC general […]

On March 19, 2026, Gov. Tony Evers took action on Senate Bill (SB 264), otherwise known as “Gail’s Law,” at the Wisconsin State Capitol. Gail’s Law requires health insurance policies, including BadgerCare, to fully cover medically necessary supplemental breast screenings or diagnostic breast examinations for those with denser breast tissue or who are at an […]

On March 3, 2026, Rep. Tara Johnson and other Democratic Members of the Legislature held a news conference to introduce the creation of the BadgerCare Public Option. Speakers: Rep. Tara Johnson Sen. Chris Larson Rep. Supreme Moore Omokunde Rep. Christian Phelps

PRODUCTION NOTE: This floor session went into recess at approximately 9:00 PM on February 19, 2026. The session resumed on February 20, 2026. On February 19, 2026, the Wisconsin Assembly held a floor session on the following: SJR116 / AJR127: prohibiting the governor from using the partial veto to create or increase any tax or fee […]

On February 4, 2026, the Senate Committee on Insurance, Housing, Rural Issues and Forestry held a public hearing on the following: Senate Bill 174 Relating to: coverage of individuals with preexisting conditions and benefit limits under health plans Senate Bill 614 Relating to: pay for performance grant requirements Senate Bill 621 Relating to: use of […]

On December 9, 2025, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services Medicaid Advisory Committee (MAC) met on the following agenda: 9:00 AM Meeting Call to Order 9:05 AM Meeting Agenda and Minutes 9:10 AM Public Comment 9:20 AM Program Updates State Plan Amendments Waivers 9:35 AM Committee Updates Membership updates Charter updates Appoint Chair and Vice […]

On December 4, 2025, the Assembly Committee on Insurance held a public hearing on the following: Assembly Bill 542 Relating to: dental provider network rental by insurance plans Assembly Bill 623 Relating to: various changes to insurance laws Assembly Bill 699 Relating to: a long-term care insurance assessment and a long-term care insurance assessment tax […]

On October 31, 2025, WisconsinEye’s Rewind Host and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk and WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross reviewed this week in state politics. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Realtors Association). On this week’s episode: SNAP Cliff ACA 2026 Projections First Election Poll Planned Parenthood resumes abortion services Money for Gov’s Prison Plan 7th CD Candidates WisPolitics Stock Picks