Star Journal

Top Menu

  • Contact Us
  • Hodag Star Journal E-Edition
  • Subscribe

Main Menu

  • Local
    • News
    • Business
    • Schools
    • Law & Order
    • Arts & Ent
    • Wedding Planner
    • Viewpoint
    • Sports
      • Sports News
      • High School Sports Scores
  • Covid 19
  • Outdoors
  • Wellness
  • Classifieds
    • View Ads
    • Place Ads
  • Our Legals
    • Legal Ads
    • Statewide
  • Obits
  • Lake View
  • Northwoods NOW
  • Living On The Lake
  • Contact Us
  • Hodag Star Journal E-Edition
  • Subscribe

logo

Star Journal

  • Local
    • News
    • Business
    • Schools
    • Law & Order
    • Arts & Ent
    • Wedding Planner
    • Viewpoint
    • Sports
      • Sports News
      • High School Sports Scores
  • Covid 19
  • Outdoors
  • Wellness
  • Classifieds
    • View Ads
    • Place Ads
  • Our Legals
    • Legal Ads
    • Statewide
  • Obits
  • Lake View
  • Northwoods NOW
  • Living On The Lake
Latest NewsUncategorizedViewpoint
Home›Latest News›Viewpoint: Budget Woes

Viewpoint: Budget Woes

By StarJournal
April 10, 2015
2385
0
Share:

Editor: 

There are many changes in the governor’s proposed budget that affect the health of residents throughout Wisconsin. As a practicing physician in Wisconsin, I know how important it is to draw attention to each of these changes, particularly those affecting coverage for low-income Wisconsinites.

The Legislature has implemented changes to our state Medicaid program, BadgerCare, in the previous two budgets. This has already dramatically changed a successful program. My patients and fellow providers are struggling to stay on top of these changes, which included limiting coverage for parents and introducing coverage for very low-income childless adults.

The current budget proposes additional changes to BadgerCare.  These proposed changes have been lost in the media coverage on the budget and have not received due attention from lawmakers. These changes should be rejected.

The proposed budget requires the state to request a waiver from the federal government to make changes to coverage for childless adults, including: requiring enrollees to pay monthly premiums; limiting lifetime eligibility to 48 months; and requiring drug testing. These policy changes have proven to be ineffective and costly in other states.

The governor has promised to cut the uninsured rate in Wisconsin in half. The changes proposed to BadgerCare will undermine this commitment, and make it harder for my patients to get the quality care that they need and deserve. I urge you to join me in asking our state legislators to remove these changes to BadgerCare from the state budget.

Julie Fagan, M.D., internal medicine, Madison

Previous Article

Fire destroys barn near Gleason

Next Article

St. Patrick’s Day Motorcycle Swap Meet a ...

0
Shares
  • 0
  • +
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

Related articles More from author

  • Latest NewsLocalNews

    The Seed Library

    April 27, 2015
    By StarJournal
  • Latest NewsLocal

    Is Wisconsin moving backward in recycling?

    April 27, 2015
    By StarJournal
  • Latest NewsLocalWellness

    Worst allergy season ever?

    April 27, 2015
    By StarJournal
  • Latest NewsLocal

    Rhinelander High School Key Club to host blood drive

    November 15, 2013
    By StarJournal
  • LocalUncategorized

    Ostermann named Main Street volunteer of the year

    November 8, 2013
    By StarJournal
  • BusinessUncategorized

    Business Close-Up: Getting damaged vehicles running

    November 14, 2013
    By StarJournal

Leave a reply Cancel reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.

About Us


Star Journal is published by Multi Media Channels LLC, N2919 County Road QQ Waupaca, WI 54981.

  • Contact Us
  • Hodag Star Journal E-Edition
  • Subscribe
Copyright © 2020 Multi Media Channels LLC.
All Rights Reserved. No part of this publication or any of its contents may be reproduced, copied, modified or adapted without the prior written consent of Multi Media Channels LLC.
×