$2 Billion Investment in Wisconsin Communities During COVID-19 Pandemic |
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Written by GOV Press Wisconsin |
Friday, 20 November 2020 20:07 |
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/covid-19-testing-troop-s5.jpgEvers provides updated accounting of federal funds invested, $131 million to strengthen healthcare system in Wisconsin. MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today provided an updated accounting of federal funds invested in public health, emergency response efforts, and economic stabilization in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Evers Administration also recently announced $131 million in targeted allocations for efforts aimed at addressing healthcare worker shortages and helping create capacity in Wisconsin hospitals and skilled nursing facilities. Funds were allocated by the Evers Administration from the state’s Coronavirus Relief Fund, which was made available to Wisconsin through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Targeted allocations addressing worker shortages and hospital/skill nursing facility capacity include:
To date, federal funds have been invested in emergency response, public health measures, and economic support initiatives for Wisconsin residents, businesses, and communities. As of Nov. 6, 2020, the state has expended $621 million and obligated an additional $484 million, An additional $872 million in funds have been committed for distribution by the end of December. Roughly $22 million remains reserved to ensure the state continues to have the flexibility to respond to emerging needs. Today's update also reflects additional investments that have been made out of the surge operating reserve, including for a program to provide admissions incentives for skilled nursing facilities and efforts to recruit and retain healthcare staff. Allocations will continue to be updated to reflect reestimates based on actual cost information. |
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