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AB 1015

Relating to: Wisconsin Shares copayment amounts and making an appropriation. (FE)

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Clint Anderson and 36 co-sponsors

Wisconsin Shares copayment adjustment bill affects low-income families' out-of-pocket healthcare costs and requires state budget appropriation.

Read first time and referred to Committee on Children and Families
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Bill Summary · AB 1015

Legislative bill overview

AB 1015 adjusts copayment amounts for Wisconsin Shares, the state's subsidized health insurance program for low-income families and children. The bill includes a fiscal appropriation, indicating it will require state funding to implement these changes to patient cost-sharing requirements.

Why is this important

Wisconsin Shares affects tens of thousands of low-income families' access to healthcare. Changes to copayment amounts directly impact how much families pay out-of-pocket for medical services, which can influence whether they seek necessary care and affects household budgets for vulnerable populations.

Potential points of contention

  • Direction of change unclear: The bill's full text isn't provided, so it's unknown whether copayments are being increased (reducing state costs but burdening families) or decreased (improving access but requiring more state spending)
  • Affordability vs. program sustainability: Lower copayments improve healthcare access but increase state budget obligations; higher copayments reduce costs but may create barriers to care for already cost-sensitive populations
  • Appropriations size matters: The fiscal impact could range from minimal adjustments to significant budget implications, affecting competing state priorities

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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