Medicaid: News for Members
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Changes to coverage related to COVID-19
Because of policies set during the COVID-19 public health emergency, members could get COVID-19-related testing and treatments at no cost. This policy is ending.
Starting October 1, 2024, if you have BadgerCare Plus or other full-benefit Medicaid program:
- You may have a copay for COVID-19-related testing and treatment.
- You can get up to two over-the-counter COVID-19 tests per month at your pharmacy when you show your ForwardHealth card.
If you are enrolled in Family Planning Only Services or Tuberculosis Only Medicaid:
- You will no longer have coverage of COVID-19-related testing and treatment, including the COVID-19 vaccine.
Other news
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
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
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
Kids stay covered for at least 12 months
Children under age 19 can keep their benefits for at least 12 months once enrolled. Even if the family circumstances change, they stay covered. | January 4, 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.