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WI SB598

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/30/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jesse James

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

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

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

  • Applies only to incarcerated individuals who are otherwise eligible for Medical Assistance (Medicaid)

  • Upon federal approval, DHS must reimburse both the federal and state share of covered services to the extent authorized by the waiver

  • Waiver request must be submitted to federal HHS by January 1, 2027

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Senator Larson added as a coauthor

2/20/2026

Committee Referrals

Health10/30/2025

Full Bill Text

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