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Affordable Care Act

Affordable Care Act

Neighbors diverge on health care

By James Nord | December 23, 2013

People in Wisconsin and Minnesota living just barely above the poverty line are about to see their health care fortunes change — in opposite directions.

Affordable Care Act
Brian Sorensen (left), his wife, Lisa Nerenhausen, and son, Parker Sorensen, at their home in Appleton, Wis., on December 20, 2013. Lisa and her husband are losing coverage under BadgerCare, as part of the approximately 70,000 people that will be forced to move on to the private health care exchange. But their son, Parker, stands to gain coverage from the change, as he is among the 80,000 or so poor childless adults who may qualify for coverage under the new system.

Wisconsin family braces for a transition

By | December 23, 2013

In Lisa Nerenhausen’s house, the consequences of the state of Wisconsin’s approach to the Affordable Care Act are mixed.

Affordable Care Act

States differ widely on costs

By | December 23, 2013

It’s called the Affordable Care Act, but it looks as though obtaining health care coverage on the new private exchanges will generally be much more affordable in Minnesota than Wisconsin.

Health & Welfare
Eleta Pierce, in St. Paul, Minnesota, and her family are eligible for Medicaid beginning Jan. 1. Minnesota expanded Medicaid enrollment requirements as part of the Affordable Care Act.

Changes ease Minnesota family’s worries

By James Nord | December 23, 2013

Eleta Pierce has been on and off MinnesotaCare, a program for working low-income people. Beginning Jan. 1, Pierce and her family will be eligible for Medicaid coverage.

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Bonnie Richardson, who was released in 2012 after spending time in prison and jail, now receives mental health care at Shalom Holistic Health Services in Stoughton.

Obamacare could help released offenders

By | November 10, 2013

The state Department of Corrections hopes the federal Affordable Care Act will help released offenders get Medicaid. Starting next year, all Wisconsin residents below the poverty line will be eligible for BadgerCare Plus.

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