MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Hundreds of thousands of Wisconsin residents who rely on BadgerCare Plus could be affected by new federal Medicaid work requirements.
Department of Health Services Secretary Kirsten Johnson those between the ages of 19 and 64 could be impacted.
“without a dependent child under the age of 19 that lives with them. We estimate this work requirement will affect about 200,000 members in our state and put approximately 63,000 members at immediate risk of losing their healthcare coverage,” Johnson said.
The new rules go into effect January 1st, 2027, and require persons on BadgerCare complete 80 hours per month of work, education, or volunteering to keep benefits. More information on the new requirements can be found on the DHS website.
