States all across the country are moving quickly to make Medicaid a stronger tool for fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, Wisconsin is being held back by our State Legislature.

Take action now, and urge your state legislators to meet and pass legislation that will help Wisconsin respond to this public health crisis.

The Evers administration has proposals ready to submit to our federal leaders to strengthen the ability of health care providers in our state to use Medicaid in the fight against the coronavirus. It would also make Wisconsin eligible for a $50 million per month increase in federal Medicaid funding authorized by Congress. However, a state law passed in December 2018 won't allow them to act without specific legislation.

Tell state legislators to act now to fight against coronavirus!

The federal government has already approved 41 proposals from both "red" and "blue" states allowing increased flexibility to cope with COVID-19. Many of the changes temporarily relax red tape that makes it harder to access services, permit use of alternative care settings, make it easier for people to enroll and get care, and relax timelines for other administrative requirements.

Governor Evers' legislative proposal also includes investments in public health services, support for child care programs, and improvements in private health insurance. The clock is ticking and our state legislators need to act now to help Wisconsin respond to the COVID-19 crisis.

Tell Wisconsin legislators to act now, so Wisconsin can keep fighting coronavirus!