Health and Wellness News for Wisconsin

By Laura Lopez

A health plan should do more than pay your bills. It should help you navigate your care when you need support the most. Hear from Network Health member, Linda A., about her experience with Network Health's Care Management team. From denial to diagnosis, Linda's story shows how having the right people by your side can help you through a difficult illness or disease.

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Will Cost Plus Drugs Prescriptions Count Toward Medicare’s Drug Cost Cap?

Confused about how Cost Plus Drugs works with your health insurance? Here's what Network Health members and others need to know.

Generic Farxiga (Dapagliflozin) Prices Are Dropping — And That Could Lower Your Drug Costs

High costs for Jardiance or Farxiga can be frustrating. Learn how recent changes may offer real relief.

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How Your Hearing Affects Your Memory, Balance and Independence

Hearing changes can be a normal part of aging, but that doesn't mean they should be ignored. Hearing loss affects more than your ears, impacting balance and your ability to live independently. Learn about its impact and why early care can help.

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Is Leaking Urine Normal? What to Know and What to Do About It

Is leaking urine normal as you age? Learn why bladder leakage is common but treatable—and when to talk to your doctor for help.

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Cost Plus Drugs Shipping: What Happens If Something Goes Wrong?

Worried about mail‑order prescriptions? Discover what happens if medications are delayed or lost, why it's not likely to happen and the support available to you if it does.

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Why You Probably Don’t Need to Rush to the Doctor for That Tick Bite

After removing a tick, what should you do? Do you need to got to the ER? Should you just monitor it? We explain the steps to take after a tick bite, when to seek care and how to prevent tick bites.

Community Health Plans Week April 19–25, 2026

When it comes to health care coverage, having a plan that understands your community can make all the difference. During Community Health Plans Week, April 19–25, 2026, the Wisconsin Association of Health Plans is celebrating the local plans that help make Wisconsin’s health care system one of the strongest in the nation.