Who can enroll?

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The following groups can enroll in BadgerCare Plus:

All children under 19 years old, at all income levels, can enroll in BadgerCare Plus if they do not have access to health insurance. Families with children at higher income levels will pay premiums and copayments for certain services

BadgerCare Plus also covers:

• Pregnant women (up to 300% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL),
• Parents and caretakers at higher income levels  (up to 200% of the FPL);
• Young adults who are leaving foster care when they turn 18 (regardless of income);
• Parents with incomes up to 200% FPL who have kids in foster care; and,
• More farm families and self-employed families.

BadgerCare Plus is easy to enroll in. 

It is easy to see if you might be able to enroll in a BadgerCare Plus Plan and other health and nutrition programs like FoodShare. Visit access.wi.gov. Click on “Am I Eligible” to see if you might be able to get benefits. Or, go right to “Apply For Benefits” to apply online. 

If you have applied for BadgerCare in the past, but were denied, you might now be able to enroll. 

Some local community organizations will help children and pregnant women express enroll in BadgerCare Plus. For a list of these organizations, call 1-800-362-3002.

If you are currently insured, you might still be able to enroll. In certain cases, the state may pay part or all of your monthly premium for your other insurance.

Depending on your income, you may have to pay a premium. There are copayments for certain services provided under BadgerCare Plus.

BadgerCare Plus can help you and your children be healthy and stay healthy.

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Last Revised: June 21, 2011