Medicaid: News for Members

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New look to approval/denial notices

You’ve applied for one of our state programs, like BadgerCare Plus or FoodShare. Now you’re waiting to hear if your household can get benefits. What happens next? Once we’ve completed our review process, we'll mail you a letter with our decision. It tells you if you’re approved or denied. Also, it includes resources and contact details, recaps information we have on file, and has next steps (like reporting changes or sending in documents). This lengthy but essential document helps you manage your benefits.

What’s changing?

Now, these letters have an updated look and layout. If you’ve received one before, you might notice these changes:

  • A new summary table on the first page shows your status at a glance.
  • Updated descriptions and titles are easier to read.
  • Dark blue headers separate the information into sections.
  • New icons draw your attention to key items.

If you have questions about your application, contact your local or Tribal agency.


Other news

Wisconsin Well Woman Medicaid program enhanced

If you have breast or cervical cancer or precancerous conditions, it's now easier than ever to apply for benefits. | October 19, 2024

Take control of your reproductive health

If you're not enrolled in Wisconsin Medicaid or BadgerCare Plus, you may still qualify for sexual and reproductive health care, including birth control. | August 30, 2024

19-year-olds: get health insurance

Between now and mid-November, BadgerCare Plus members who turned 19 in the last four years will get a letter about how to qualify for health care benefits. | August 19, 2024

Talk to your doctor in your preferred language

As a BadgerCare Plus or Wisconsin Medicaid member, you can have an interpreter at your medical appointments at no cost to you. | June 26, 2024

Premiums return for some Medicaid members

Children in BadgerCare Plus with income over 201% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) started paying monthly premiums in May. | May 14, 2024

Do you struggle to understand health insurance?

Our partner, Covering Wisconsin, has easy-to-read fact sheets in English and Spanish that help explain insurance concepts. | May 14, 2024


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.

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Last revised October 29, 2024