The Status of Women in Wisconsin, published by the Institute for Women's Policy Research in 2002 gives Wisconsin a grade of F in its composite reproductive rights index, with a national rank of 48 out of 51.

• 93% of Wisconsin counties do not have an abortion provider.
• Less than half of all hospitals in Wisconsin routinely provide emergency contraception to victims of sexual assault.
• Emergency contraception is up to 89% effective in preventing pregnancy if taken within 72 hours after unprotected intercourse.

Selected resources for more information about reproductive rights.

In January 2003, Wisconsin's Family Planning Medicaid Waiver went into effect, allowing women at or below 200% of the federal poverty level access basic reproductive health care services.

Abortion Funds Help Needy Women - report on the Women's Medical Fund of Wisconsin.