Funding for state health programs in jeopardy
Published on Monday, 20 September 2010 14:30 | | 
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From the Journal Sentinel:
Madison — The state health department is requesting $675 million more from state taxpayers in the next two-year budget to maintain services such as Wisconsin's health care programs for the poor, elderly and disabled, according to budget estimates released Thursday. Read more.
FACTS
- 1 in 5 Wisconsin citizens receive Medicaid services
- A majority of individuals who require long term care in Wisconsin rely on Medicaid to pay for the care they need
