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WI AB604

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Clint Moses

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Health Services to request a federal Medicaid waiver to provide prerelease health coverage for incarcerated individuals up to 90 days before release

  • Covered services include case management, medication-assisted treatment for all substance use disorders, and a 30-day supply of prescription medications

  • Eligibility limited to incarcerated individuals who would otherwise qualify for Medical Assistance (Medicaid)

  • If the waiver is approved, DHS must provide reimbursement for both federal and state shares of covered services

  • Waiver request must be submitted to federal HHS no later than January 1, 2027

Legislative Description

Coverage under the Medical Assistance program for incarcerated individuals. (FE)

Last Action

Available for scheduling

2/25/2026

Committee Referrals

Organization2/25/2026
Rules2/4/2026
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Prevention10/29/2025

Full Bill Text

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