Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Coverage of Wisconsin Department of Health Services in the Nexus archive.
- State health dept. confirms U.S. cuts for pregnancy prevention, seeks other funding
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services confirmed that federal funding for teen pregnancy prevention programs was abruptly cut by the Trump administration, affecting over a dozen local organizations. The state is seeking alternative funding sources to replace nearly $1 million in annual grants canceled in June 2025, which supported sexual health initiatives targeting high-risk teen populations.
- Postpartum Medicaid extension to reach 16,000 Wisconsin moms, according to DHS
Wisconsin will extend Medicaid coverage for mothers to one year postpartum starting July 1, benefiting an estimated 16,000 mothers through 2027. The policy, signed into law in March, faced opposition from Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos but was supported by Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, which highlights its potential to reduce maternal deaths and improve health outcomes.
- Wisconsin health dept. introduces BadgerCare recipients to new federal work requirement
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has launched a webpage to inform BadgerCare recipients about a new federal work requirement for Medicaid, set to take effect in 2027. The requirement mandates 80 hours of work or volunteer service monthly for childless adults aged 19–64, with exemptions for certain health conditions. The policy stems from HR 1, passed in 2025 under President Donald Trump.
- Health officials report uptick in mpox infections in Wisconsin
Health officials in Wisconsin report five mpox cases this year, urging higher-risk individuals to consider vaccination. Mpox spreads through close contact and contaminated items, with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services highlighting prevention measures and risk factors like recent travel or sexual exposure.