ForwardHealth: East Central Consortium

Phone: 888-256-4563
Fax: 855-293-1822

A consortium is made up of county agencies. They are called income maintenance or economic support agencies. There are 11 consortia, or groups of these agencies, across the state. County agencies can help you apply for or enroll in programs such as:

• BadgerCare Plus
• Medicaid 
• FoodShare

You can apply for services at any of the agencies in your consortium. Each one has its own center you can call for help.

Wisconsin’s East Central Consortium

Wisconsin’s East Central Consortium includes these counties:

• Calumet
• Green Lake
• Kewaunee
• Manitowoc
• Marquette (lead agency)
• Outagamie
• Waupaca
• Waushara
• Winnebago

Select your county to find the agency’s address and phone number.

FoodShare on-demand interview hours

If you’re applying for or are in FoodShare, you can complete your interview in person at the agency. You can also call 888-256-4563 to make an appointment for an interview or complete the interview without an appointment over the phone during these hours:

Monday: 8 a.m.–3 p.m.
Tuesday: 8 a.m.–3 p.m.
Wednesday: 8 a.m.–3 p.m.
Thursday: Noon–3 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m.–3 p.m.

Learn more about county agencies that provide eligibility services