Medicaid: News for Members
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Medicaid members are the experts Wisconsin needs
The Wisconsin Medicaid Member Experience Council (MMEC) is a group of people with experience using Medicaid. The group advises Wisconsin Medicaid on how to make it better for everyone. Together, we build trust and pave the way for change.
We’re recruiting! The MMEC needs two new ambassadors who have Medicaid benefits right now or in the last two years, or their caregivers. We’re looking for:
- Someone living in Menominee County
- A member of a Tribal nation
We want the MMEC to represent many perspectives from all parts of Wisconsin. MMEC ambassadors help us build a better future for Medicaid by bringing focus to topics that are important to them. They connect with decision makers to tell us what’s working, and what’s not. They’re involved every step of the way, from finding gaps in services, to proposing solutions, to making decisions on what to do next.
Learn more about MMEC and apply by May 31
Other news
Get the facts about vaccines
Vaccines prevent serious illness, save lives, and protect communities. They teach the immune system to recognize and fight serious illnesses, like measles. | February 2, 2026
Call 988 for mental health support
If you are having a suicidal, mental health, and/or substance use crisis, help is a phone call away. Call 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for free, confidential support. | February 2, 2026
If you get FoodShare, get FSET
FoodShare Employment and Training (FSET) is a free program for anyone 16 and older who gets FoodShare. Learn new skills, get access to training, and find a career path. | February 2, 2026
Current COVID-19 vaccine recommendation
We continue to recommend the current COVID-19 vaccine for anyone age 6 months or older. It's covered for all eligible Medicaid members. | July 15, 2025
Follow DHS on social media
DHS regularly posts on social media channels. Follow us to stay up to date on what happening with BadgerCare Plus and Medicaid, FoodShare, and more. | June 3, 2025
Intensive outpatient treatment now available
Some members now have access to intensive outpatient treatment for substance use and mental health disorders. | April 24, 2025
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.