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WI AB1086
Bill
Status
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Shelia Stubbs
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AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Health Services to seek federal approval for Medical Assistance (Medicaid) reimbursement of maternal mental health screenings for each pregnancy
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Mandates DHS develop screening standards and best practices in consultation with maternal mental health organizations led by Black, Indigenous, or other persons of color
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Authorizes licensed midwives, certified nurse-midwives, and other licensed health care providers to perform maternal mental health screenings within their scope of practice
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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
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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