ForwardHealth: East Central Consortium
Here to help
- Call the East Central Consortium at 888-256-4563
- Fax documents to 855-293-1822 or upload through your account on ACCESS (ACCESS in Spanish) or with the MyACCESS app
About us
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, and FoodShare.
The East Central Consortium includes agencies serving these counties:
You can call 888-256-4563 for help over the phone or select your county to find the agency’s address.
Call center holiday closings
The East Central Lake Consortium call center will be closed on these holidays. In-person hours may differ—check with your agency.
- New Year’s Day, January 1, 2025
- Good Friday, April 18, 2025
- Memorial Day, May 26, 2025
- Independence Day, July 4, 2025
- Labor Day, September 1, 2025
- Thanksgiving, November 27, 2025
- Day after Thanksgiving, November 28, 2025
- Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025
- Christmas Day, December 25, 2025
- New Year's Eve, December 31, 2025
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 | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 a.m.–4 p.m. | 8 a.m.–4 p.m. | 8 a.m.–4 p.m. | Noon–4 p.m. | 8 a.m.–4 p.m. |
Learn more about county agencies that provide eligibility services