FoodShare: News for Members
FoodShare and Medicaid in the news
Government programs have been in the news lately as lawmakers worked on the state and federal budgets. Gov. Tony Evers and Wisconsin Department of Health Secretary Kirsten Johnson recently issued this statement about the current status.
It will take a while to put in place any new requirements. We'll let you know if changes to FoodShare, BadgerCare Plus, or other Medicaid programs impact you.
For now, continue to take care of your health and well-being, and:
- Use your benefits for prescriptions, doctor’s visits, ongoing treatments, and more.
- Make sure we have your current contact information on file. Log into ACCESS (ACCESS in Spanish) to check your address, phone, and email.
- Read any mail, texts, and email messages you get from us.
You can always check back here for the latest information.
Other news
Replacement benefits available
FoodShare members who lost food due to storms or power outages can request replacement benefits within 10 days of the food loss.
Log in to ACCESS (ACCESS in Spanish) and click “Food Benefits Replacement Request” in the left menu. Or call your agency to request them by phone. | September 15, 2025
Milwaukee County fraud alert
If you used your QUEST card in Milwaukee County in the last 90 days, we recommend that you change your card PIN (personal identification number).
QUEST cards used at grocery and retail stores in Milwaukee in May, June, and July are at risk of having benefits stolen. | July 16, 2025
Restart FoodShare by meeting the work requirement
Lost FoodShare due to not meeting the work requirement?
You can get benefits again by meeting the work requirement for 30 days, showing you will meet the work requirement in 30 days, having an exemption, or having good cause. You may need to reapply to get benefits again. | July 1, 2025
Explore the MyACCESS app to view FoodShare information
Did you know that you can use the MyACCESS mobile App to get information about your FoodShare benefits?
Within the app you can check your current QUEST card balance, learn more about your next deposit, and review 90 days of past activity. | June 30, 2025
Free Certified Direct Care Professional (CDCP) Training Available
FoodShare members can train to become a certified direct care professional through the WisCaregiver Careers program.
Participating in WisCaregiver Careers is free, and the training could help you find a job. It could also help you meet the work requirement. | June 1, 2025
Additional support programs are available to you
If you get FoodShare, you might also qualify for other types of help.
Check out some of the available programs for health care, housing and utilities, and prescription drugs. You can even look into additional food programs like school meals and the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). | June 1, 2025