Wisconsin faces possible health insurance changes — 5 highlights

In Wisconsin, the legislature’s budget-writing committee will vote on a bill that would grant the panel the power to sign off on changes to the state’s health insurance program, according to LaCrosse Tribune.

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Here are five highlights:

1. The state’s Group Health Insurance Program covers state and local public employees.

2. The Joint Finance Committee leaders introduced the bill.

3. If the bill is passed, the panel would be able to approve or block health insurance changes the board proposes.

4. Many officials expect the board may move to a self-insurance model, in which the state would pay benefits directly.

5. The committee is projected to vote on the bill Thursday.

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