State, feds reach tentative agreement on waiver
MADISON, Wis. (AP) Gov. Jim Doyle says the state and federal government have agreed in principle on the state's plan to expand the BadgerCare Plus health insurance plan to low-income childless adults.
The state is seeking a five-year waiver from the federal government to offer the program.
However, Doyle cautioned Friday that because of the economic downturn it wasn't clear how quickly the new program could be offered. The state is facing an estimated $3 billion budget shortfall and Doyle has warned that some state government programs will have to be scaled back or cut. He won't release his budget with those details until February.
It was originally scheduled to begin on Jan. 1. Covering an estimated 81,000 adults who meet income requirements, the plan would extend basic health care coverage, including primary and preventive care and generic drugs.
Oct 31, 2008 at 11:12 a.m.
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Oh glorious government, supreme ruler, how may I serve you so the others that don't will still be protected in your loving arms.
Oct 31, 2008 at 8:47 a.m.
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Shopierehuh..amen!
Oct 31, 2008 at 8:32 a.m.
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Some people can't work because of medical problems, age, no smarts, no skills, etc. They are what is known as the less fortunate people. I would say that this is money better spent than say, a bailout of the rich, greedy, and incompetant that just took place at the Federal level. Save your rage for that.
Oct 31, 2008 at 8:23 a.m.
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are u saying that because they are childless..they don't work??
Oct 31, 2008 at 8:01 a.m.
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Great job Gov. Doyle! More handouts for people who don't care to work or take care of themselves at the cost of those that do. This time we'll cut taxpaying jobs to pay for it. Try and make sense out of that?
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