Madison Public Library to Host WisCare Symposium on Expanded Health Coverage

Candidates for governor invited to share ideas on advancing access to health care in Wisconsin

Mar. 21, 2026 at 2:50pm

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ABC for Health and HealthWatch Wisconsin are hosting a free public event at the Madison Public Library on April 6th at 1:30 pm to discuss proposals for expanding access to quality health care and coverage in Wisconsin. The "WisCare: A Path To Expanded Health Coverage" symposium will bring together community stakeholders, health care providers, advocates, and the media to hear from candidates for governor on their plans to improve health care affordability and accessibility.

Why it matters

With rising health care costs and ongoing debates around Medicaid expansion, this event provides an important platform for the public to engage with gubernatorial candidates on their visions for improving health coverage and outcomes in Wisconsin.

The details

At the WisCare symposium, ABC for Health will introduce and provide an overview of its own "WisCare" plan, which builds on the state's existing BadgerCare Plus system to create comprehensive benefits and strong consumer protections while promoting large-scale pooling for quality, affordable health care. The event aims to generate discussion and ideas around key health care access, cost, quality, and consumer assistance issues facing Wisconsin.

  • The WisCare symposium will take place on April 6, 2026 at 1:30 pm.
  • Registration for the free event is required by March 20, 2026.

The players

ABC for Health

A nonprofit public interest law firm that provides free legal services, advocacy, and education to help individuals access health care coverage and services.

HealthWatch Wisconsin

A statewide health care consumer advocacy organization that works to improve access to quality, affordable health care.

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What’s next

Candidates for Wisconsin governor are expected to share their health care policy proposals and engage in discussion with attendees at the WisCare symposium on April 6th.

The takeaway

This event provides a valuable opportunity for the public to directly engage with gubernatorial candidates on their visions for improving health care access and affordability in Wisconsin, an issue of critical importance to residents.