Assembly votes for new health coverage for incarcerated Wisconsinites

By: Andrew Kennard

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: February 21, 2026

Words: 648

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 4 days ago

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On Friday, lawmakers in the Wisconsin Assembly voted in favor of a bill seeking Medicaid coverage for people in Wisconsin prisons and jails. Supporters hope it will help recently incarcerated people avoid addiction and overdoses.

Rep. Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) said her experience working for the Wisconsin Department of Corrections has given her firsthand knowledge about the impact AB 604 will have. She said it will improve access to treatment and case management and ease …

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