Relating to: establishing a publicly financed health care plan for residents of this state, creating the office of the ombudsman for patient advocacy, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.

This bill proposes creating a publicly financed health care plan for Wisconsin residents and establishes a new Office of the Ombudsman for Patient Advocacy within the Department of Health Services. The ombudsman would be appointed by the health secretary to advocate for patients, and the bill creates a separate health plan fund to manage money for the program, including federal payments and donations. The legislation defines key terms like "enrollee" and "medically necessary" care, authorizes the department to seek federal waivers to implement the plan, and sets up rules for how health care providers are classified and compensated. However, the bill failed to pass in the Senate on March 23, 2026, so these changes have not been enacted.