Governor Wants State Law On Pre-Existing Conditions, Health Coverage

Governor Scott Walker will call for a state law to guarantee health insurance coverage for Wisconsin residents with pre-existing medical conditions.  Walker is giving a preview of parts of his State of the State address to be delivered Wednesday night.  The Republican governor says he wants his state to join four others in getting a federal waiver so re-insurance can be offered.  That could lower premiums for consumers in the private insurance marketplace.  He also wants a permanent federal waiver for Wisconsin’s SeniorCare program.