BadgerCare Goes Bold – Wisconsin’s Free-for-All on Emergency Contraception

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In a move that’s got more cheese than a Green Bay tailgate, Gov. Tony Evers is making waves with his latest healthcare gambit. As part of his 2024 State of the State address, he’s announced a Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) standing order to turn BadgerCare Plus into a contraceptive free-for-all. That’s right, folks – over-the-counter emergency contraception is now on the house for BadgerCare Plus members.

No Prescription, No Problem

Thanks to this standing order, Wisconsinites under BadgerCare Plus can snag emergency contraception without a doctor’s note. It’s like open season for reproductive health, only instead of hunting deer, you’re dodging babies. This move streamlines the whole “I need contraception now” debacle, eliminating the need for doctor visits or prescriptions. It’s a free pass for those last-minute romantic rendezvous.

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