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BadgerCare Plus Basic One Strike Policy for late payments

Monday, September 26, 2011

A state senator is warning constituents of a one strike and you're out policy with BadgerCare Plus Basic Plan.

Jim Holperin says that the state Department of Health Services has instituted a "no exceptions" rule which ends participation in the BadgerCare Plus Basic Plan for anyone late sending in their monthly premium.

Holperin said he has been contacted by several individuals whose premiums were late by a couple of days and their policies were canceled outright, no questions asked, no exceptions allowed.

There are grace periods for those receiving Badgercare for children and families, but those are subsidized by the state.

BadgerCare Plus Basic plan stopped accepting new applicants in March and is being phased out over time. Those currently enrolled will continue receiving coverage as long as they pay on time. Holperin said, "The one strike and you're out policy is obviously designed to end the program as soon as possible."

Last month the plan premium increased from $200 to $250 per month.

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