Medicaid: News for Members

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The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) regularly posts on social media channels. Follow us to stay up to date on what happening with BadgerCare Plus and Medicaid, FoodShare, and the latest public health issues.


Other news

Intensive outpatient treatment now available

Some members now have access to intensive outpatient treatment for substance use and mental health disorders. | April 24, 2025

Renewal letters updated to include more information

Letters for renewals and administrative renewals now tell you about the status and next steps for each member of your household. | April 1, 2025

Access to health insurance not a barrier to benefits

You may be eligible for BadgerCare Plus or the BadgerCare Plus Prenatal Plan even if you have current, past, or future access to health insurance. | February 25, 2025

Caregiver training now available in Hmong and Spanish

Free online training to become a certified direct care professional (CDCP) is now available in three languages. | February 4, 2025

Get Medicaid enrollment and renewal data

See how many Wisconsinites are covered, and explore statewide trends by county, race, and ethnicity. | November 20, 2024

Wisconsin Well Woman Medicaid program enhanced

If you have breast or cervical cancer or precancerous conditions, it's now easier than ever to apply for benefits. | October 19, 2024


Wisconsin’s Medicaid programs

Wisconsin's Medicaid programs include BadgerCare Plus and many others that meet the needs of children, adults, pregnant people, older adults, and people with disabilities, including:

  • BadgerCare Plus
  • BadgerCare Plus Emergency Services
  • BadgerCare Plus Prenatal Services
  • Emergency Services Medicaid
  • Family Care
  • Family Care Partnership
  • Family Planning Only Services
  • Foster Care Medicaid
  • Institutional Medicaid
  • IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct)
  • Katie Beckett Medicaid
  • Medicaid Purchase Plan
  • Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
  • SeniorCare
  • Supplemental Security Income Medicaid
  • Supplemental Security Income-Related Medicaid
  • Tuberculosis-Related Medicaid
  • Wisconsin Well Woman Medicaid

Most news items apply to all programs, but there may be some exceptions. You will be notified if your benefits are affected. Contact your agency if you have questions.

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Last revised May 13, 2025