Medicaid in Wisconsin
Worried about the federal government shutdown?
DHS is closely monitoring all of the activities occurring at the federal level, including the possibility of a government shutdown. Our goal is to keep the public informed, especially our Medicaid members who receive vital health care and services. In the event of a federal government shutdown on Friday, March 14, Medicaid and BadgerCare Plus members will still have coverage to get the care and services they need. We will share information as it becomes available. For updates, visit the Medicaid News page.
Wisconsin Medicaid is a joint federal and state program that helps more than 1 million residents get:
- High-quality health care coverage.
- Long-term care.
- Other services that promote physical and mental health and well-being.
There are many types of Medicaid programs. Each has certain requirements you must meet if you want to enroll.
Learn more about our Medicaid programs by selecting an option below.
Related topics
- Consumer Guide to Health Care—This guide provides information on health care resources—both state and federal.
- FoodShare Wisconsin—Learn about FoodShare, a program that helps people with limited money buy healthy food.
- ForwardHealth—Learn about all health care and nutritional assistance benefit programs offered by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
- Health record viewing on your phone—Learn how certain Medicaid members can view their medical records on a mobile app safely and securely.
- Medicaid Advisory Committee—See upcoming meetings and current membership vacancies for a chance at affecting Medicaid programs and the people who use them
- Medicaid in Wisconsin: A to Z—View a complete list of all Wisconsin Medicaid programs.
- Medicaid: BadgerCare Waiver—See how Wisconsin provides benefits to certain childless, low-income adults.
- Medicaid: Health Care Coverage for Noncitizens—Learn about how noncitizens may qualify for health coverage through Wisconsin Medicaid, BadgerCare Plus, or limited benefit programs.
- Medicaid: Section 1115 Postpartum Coverage Demonstration Waiver—Read about Wisconsin’s efforts to extend the length of postpartum coverage.
- Medicaid: Renewal Data—View data showing statewide trends in BadgerCare Plus and Medicaid enrollment.
- Medicare—Learn more about Medicare, a federal program that provides health care and prescription drugs for people 65 and older.