Medicaid Programs for People With Disabilities
Your benefits will not be affected by a government shutdown
DHS is closely monitoring all of the activities occurring at the federal level, including the possibility of a government shutdown. Our goal is to keep the public informed, especially our Medicaid members who receive vital health care and services. In the event of a federal government shutdown on Saturday, January 31, you will still have Medicaid and BadgerCare Plus coverage to get the care and services you need. We will share information as it becomes available. For updates, visit the Medicaid News page.
Wisconsin Medicaid is a joint federal and state program that helps more than one million people throughout the state get:
- High-quality health care.
- Long-term care.
- Other services that promote your health and well-being.
Explore below to find programs that meet your needs.
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Children’s Long-Term Support Program
Learn more about the Children’s Long-Term Support (CLTS) Program. Find details for families, counties, and providers.
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Family Care
Family Care is a Medicaid long-term care program. Learn more about how it works, who is eligible, and program benefits.
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Family Care Partnership
Learn more about Family Care Partnership. It serves as a Medicaid program for older adults and people with disabilities.
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IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct)
IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct) is a self-directed program for adults with disabilities and elderly people in Wisconsin. Learn more about IRIS and how it can help you.
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Katie Beckett Medicaid
Katie Beckett Medicaid is a special eligibility pathway for children under 19 who have certain health care needs and live at home. Learn more.
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Medicaid: Housing Support Services Health Services Initiative
This initiative helps families with children 18 years and younger and people who are pregnant find and keep stable housing if they're experiencing homelessness.
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Medicaid: Housing Support Services Medicaid Benefit
This benefit offers housing support to Wisconsin Medicaid members experiencing housing insecurity and grappling with substance use or mental health challenges.
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Medicaid Purchase Plan
The Medicaid Purchase Plan provides health care coverage for certain people with a disability. Learn more.
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Medicaid: Qualified Disabled and Working Individual Program
The Qualified Disabled and Working Individual Program helps you pay for Medicare Part A premiums if you have a disability and are working. Learn more.
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Medicaid: Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) Program
Learn how the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Program helps you pay for Medicare Part A and Part B coinsurance, deductibles, and premiums.
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Medicaid: Specified Low Income Medicare Beneficiary Plus Program
Learn how the Specified Low Income Medicare Beneficiary Plus Program helps pay for Medicare Part B premiums if you’re not enrolled in certain Medicaid programs.
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Medicaid: Specified Low Income Medicare Beneficiary Program
The Specified Low Income Medicare Beneficiary Program helps you pay for Part B premiums. Learn how.
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Supplemental Security Income-Related Medicaid
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)-Related Medicaid provides health care coverage for adults 65 and older and people who are blind or disabled. Learn more.