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WI AB1086

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Shelia Stubbs

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Health Services to seek federal approval for Medical Assistance (Medicaid) reimbursement of maternal mental health screenings for each pregnancy

  • Mandates DHS develop screening standards and best practices in consultation with maternal mental health organizations led by Black, Indigenous, or other persons of color

  • Authorizes licensed midwives, certified nurse-midwives, and other licensed health care providers to perform maternal mental health screenings within their scope of practice

  • Requires all disability insurance policies and self-insured governmental health plans (state, county, city, village, town, school district) that cover maternity care to also cover maternal mental health screenings

  • Takes effect the day after publication, with the nurse-midwife licensing provision effective September 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Reimbursement of maternal mental health screenings under the Medical Assistance program and coverage of maternal mental health screenings by health insurance policies and plans. (FE)

Last Action

Representative Sheehan added as a coauthor

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Health, Aging and Long-Term Care2/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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