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Wisconsin Extends Postpartum Medicaid | Milwaukee News
Wisconsin just became the 49th state to extend Medicaid coverage to new mothers for a full year—ending the outdated 60-day limit. This life-saving change, effective Wednesday, will help 16,000 pregnant Wisconsinites—including those who’ve experienced miscarriages or stillbirths—navigate the intense physical and mental shifts after birth. Backed by federal law passed in 2021, the expansion is expected to slash maternal deaths by up to 7 per 100,000 births and cut infant mortality by half or more. Crucially, it tackles racial disparities: Black mothers in Wisconsin face pregnancy-related deaths…
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