Wisconsin School Medicaid Coalition

Reimbursement for Medicaid

Wisconsin is unique in that it sends just 60% of federal Medicaid matching funds to schools. The state keeps the other 40%. Many other states send all of the money to schools, where the funding is desperately needed.

Our Mission

The shared mission of the Wisconsin School Medicaid Coalition is ensuring that all Wisconsin school children receive the quality health care they deserve, including in the school setting. Kids need to be healthy to learn. Currently, the coalition is working to increase the percentage of federal Medicaid funds reimbursed directly to schools, where the funds belong. The coalition supports legislation to change state law and send 100% of the billed funds back to schools. Governor Tony Evers included this change in each of his last two state budget proposals. It was also introduced as separate legislation in both of the most recent two legislative sessions. 2025 AB 340/SB 349 had bipartisan sponsorship, with Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) and Senator LaTonya Johnson (D-Milwaukee) as lead authors.

Our Strategy

Surveys

We sent a survey to all Gubernatorial and Legislative Candidates. See below for the data of our most recent survey.

Advocacy

We do everything in our power to spread the word about the benefits of this reimbursement.

Teamwork

We have formed this coalition which includes many school related associations. All working towards one goal.

Working With Legislators

We will be meeting directly with Legislators and create strategies that will help get this legislation passed.

WSMC Survey Results By District

Each candidate’s letters show their answers, in order, to two questions on the WSMC candidate questionnaire:

  1. Will you support an increase to 100% (similar to the language in 2025 AB 340/SB 349) in the 2027-29 state budget?
  2. Will you sponsor and vote for separate legislation making this change?

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Each letter is one answer on the tracked questionnaire: Y = yes · N = no · X = no response
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    A similar survey has been sent to each gubernatorial candidate with the following questions:

    Will you include the increase to 100% (similar to the language in 2025 AB 340/SB 349) in your 2027-29 state budget proposal?

    Will you sign legislation making this change if it gets to your desk as Governor?

    We are still waiting on a response from Tom Tiffany.

    David Crowley responded yes to both questions, and shared this additional information,

    “As the father of three children in Wisconsin schools, I believe every child deserves a great teacher, safe classroom, and a clear path to a good job—no matter their ZIP code. Strong public schools and universities are not expenses to minimize; they are the foundation of Wisconsin’s workforce and economy.

    My Badger Basics plan will provide reliable K–12 funding, close the special education funding gap, strengthen student mental health and nutrition, and recruit and retain great teachers. I will expand dual enrollment, apprenticeships, loan repayment, and partnerships among high schools, technical colleges, and UW campuses so education leads directly to opportunity.”

    The coalition thanks these candidates for their support and being a champion for this issue:

    Our Coalition

    Wisconsin Association of School Nurses
    Wisconsin School Social Workers Association
    Wisconsin Education Association Council
    Wisconsin School Psychologists Association
    Wisconsin School Counselors Association

    Wisconsin Alliance for Excellent Schools

    Wisconsin Public Education Network

    Kids Forward

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