ForwardHealth: Northern Income Maintenance Consortium
Here to help
- Call the Northern Income Maintenance Consortium at 888-794-5722
- 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 as BadgerCare Plus, Medicaid, and FoodShare. You can apply for services at any of the agencies in your consortium.
The Northern Income Maintenance Consortium includes agencies serving these counties:
You can call 888-794-5722 for help over the phone or select your county to find the agency’s address.
Call center holiday closings
The Northern Income Maintenance Consortium call center will be closed on these holidays. In-person hours may differ—check with your agency.
- New Year’s Day, January 1, 2026
- Good Friday, April 3, 2026
- Memorial Day, May 25, 2026
- Independence Day, July 3-5, 2026
- Labor Day, September 7, 2026
- Thanksgiving, November 26, 2026
- Day after Thanksgiving, November 27, 2026
- Christmas Eve, December 24, 2026
- Christmas Day, December 25, 2026
- Day after Christmas Day, December 26, 2026
- Day before New Year's Eve, December 30, 2026
- New Year's Eve, December 31, 2026
Forest County update (starting January 1, 2026)
Forest County members will get support with benefits through Milwaukee Enrollment Services (MilES) Forest County Unit. Call 833-319-3091 or visit ACCESS (ACCESS in Spanish). If you are receiving services through Forest County Potawatomi or Sokaogon Tribal agencies, you will continue to be served through those agencies.
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 888-794-5722 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.–3 p.m. | 8 a.m.–3 p.m. | 8 a.m.–3 p.m. | 11 a.m.–3 p.m. | 8 a.m.–1 p.m. |
Learn more about county agencies that provide eligibility services