Janet Zander

Staffing, Medicaid Rates Put Wisconsin’s Long-Term Care Providers in Crisis

Gov. Evers’ $258 million plan will temporarily help, but more needed providers say.

Minimum Pay Rates Aim To Boost Care For Medicaid Seniors, Disabled

But advocates say Governor Tony Evers action is just the first step, more needed.

Committee Blocks $258 Million Home Health Care Pay Plan

Providers fear losing workers, while others fear providers themselves will drop out.

Legislation Limits State Asset Liquidation for Medicaid Bills

Democratic lawmakers would limit what assets state can grab under Medicaid Estate Recovery.

Sen. Larson, Rep. Brostoff introduce bill to repeal punitive “death tax” on poor Wisconsinites

Broadband Access a Health Issue for Seniors

Wisconsin trails 32 states in percent of those over 65 who have access to high-speed internet.

Budget Committee Approves Healthcare Spending Increase

State Legislature's Joint Finance Committee cuts governor's budget for aging, disability services.

Bill Allows Testimony Via Video, Phone

Opponents say it violates defendants’ right to confront witnesses against them.

Nursing Homes Need More Resources, AARP Says

Report documents shortages of staff and PPE supplies amid rising pandemic.