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New federal Medicaid work requirement
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) passed July 4, 2025, added several new red-tape requirements, including new federal work requirements to Medicaid. Because of that, under federal law that Wisconsin is required to implement beginning in 2027, some adults enrolled in BadgerCare Plus will need to show that they work, go to school, or volunteer, in order to keep their coverage.
If you are enrolled in BadgerCare Plus and are between 19 and 64 years old, not pregnant, not disabled, and don’t have children under 19 living with you, then you may need to meet the federal work requirement. There are other reasons (work requirement exemptions) why you may not need to meet the work requirement.
What can I do now?
- Watch your mail. In August, we sent a letter to members who may be affected. You'll get more information with your renewal packet if you need to meet the work requirement.
- If you don't currently have online access to your benefits, create an account on ACCESS (ACCESS in Spanish) now. Be sure to sign up to get your letters online so you don't need to rely on postal mail.
- Use our screening tool to explore whether you may have to meet the new federal Medicaid work requirement.
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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.