Despite wide bipartisan support, a measure to expand Medicaid for Wisconsin moms is stalled

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

54% : When she gave birth to her son almost seven years ago, she qualified for Medicaid, which allowed her to see a therapist for two months after giving birth.
53% : A plan to allow low-income Wisconsin mothers to stay on Medicaid for longer after giving birth is once again being held up in the state Legislature despite overwhelming support from both Democrats and Republicans.
53% : Most people in Wisconsin can only qualify for Medicaid if their household income is below the federal poverty line.
53% : Watch: Despite wide bipartisan support, measure to expand Medicaid for moms has stalled Despite wide bipartisan support, a measure to expand Medicaid for Wisconsin moms is stalled A bill in the state Legislature would extend coverage for those mothers until a year after they give birth.
46% : When Yeun gave birth to her daughter last April, she didn't qualify for Medicaid and couldn't afford to pay for weekly therapy appointments.

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