Washington, March 18 -- Congresswoman Gwen Moore issued the following press release:
Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore released the following statement applauding Governor Evers for delivering on his commitment to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage for new mothers across Wisconsin.
"This is a life-saving step forward for mothers and babies across our state. I want to thank Governor Evers for being a true partner in this effort and for his continued commitment to maternal health equity.
For far too long, due to Republican obstruction, new moms in Wisconsin faced a dangerous gap in care, with coverage ending just 60 days after giving birth. Extending coverage to 12 months ensures that mothers can access critical care during the full postpar...