Health Care Resources

As people of faith, we believe that our Creator God intends health and wholeness for every human life. The Wisconsin Council of Churches encourages individuals and congregations to learn more about the crisis in health care and evaluate the various proposals in light of moral principals of human dignity, the common good, social justice and good stewardship.

For more information download “Principles for Health Care Reform” (PDF).

Health & Hope – A Study Guide for Wisconsin Congregations

This Guide was developed to help compare and evaluate proposals for health care reform that were being considered by the Wisconsin Legislature in recent years. However, portions of the guide can still be used for health care reform discussions in your congregation.

Download a PDF copy of “Health & Hope – A Study Guide for Wisconsin Congregations” for viewing or printing.

Federal Health Care Reform

What are the provisions of the federal health care plan? What does it provide for persons in our congregations that need specific provisions? View the federal health care resource pages at:

At HealthCare.gov learn about the provisions of the Affordable Care Act – both those that have gone into effect already, and those that will be put in place in the coming months.
Find the private insurance plans, public programs and community services that are available to you and members of your congregation who need health insurance.

Other Helpful resources can be found at:

Health Reform Source from the Kaiser Family Foundation
“A Summary of the Health Reform Law“ (PDF) from Families USA

What Does Federal Health Care Reform Mean for People of Faith?

Faith Values and Responsibility in Health Care Reform (PDF) Reflections to move the discussion about “mandates” to dialogue about “shared responsibility”
A Moral Vision for our Health Care Future (PDF) looks at the federal health care reform bill in the light of the principles of “A Faith-Inspired Vision of Health Care.”
How Health Care Reform Impacts Communities of Faith and Their Leaders (PDF) considers the implications of federal reform for communities of faith as non-profit employers and for clergy and other faith leaders as individuals.