Senate Bill 1106 aims to expand eligibility for the Medical Assistance program in Wisconsin, specifically through the BadgerCare Plus and BadgerCare Plus Core programs. The bill proposes to increase the family income eligibility level for parents and caretaker relatives from 100 percent to 133 percent of the federal poverty line, effective January 1, 2029. Additionally, it extends eligibility for childless adults, allowing those with incomes between 101 percent and 133 percent of the federal poverty line to qualify for BadgerCare Plus, provided they are not otherwise eligible for Medical Assistance.

The bill includes several amendments and new provisions. It renumbers the existing statute 49.471 (2) to 49.471 (2) (a) and creates a new subsection (2) (b) that mandates the commissioner of insurance to seek federal approval for the expanded eligibility. It also amends the language in 49.471 (4) (a) 4. b. by deleting the reference to the 5 percent income disregard, and introduces new criteria for eligibility under subsections 49.471 (4) (a) 4m. and 49.471 (4) (a) 8., which outline the specific conditions under which parents, caretaker relatives, and childless adults can qualify for benefits.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 49.471(4)(a)4.b, 49.471