Unwinding Partner Toolkit
What's new
New renewal resources for Kids and Families are ready to download and share! Resources include an outreach card, flyer, and social media posts. Spanish and Hmong translations included. | August 29, 2023
Nineteen new translations have been added for the Renewals are Back outreach card and flyer. | August 15, 2023
Renewal resources for Older Adults are now available. These resources include a poster, flyer, outreach card, and handouts. Spanish and Hmong translations included. | July 13, 2023
Keeping members covered
Unwinding is the term used by our federal partners to describe the steps for state Medicaid agencies to replace temporary policies established during the COVID-19 emergency with regular eligibility, enrollment, and benefits management processes. Wisconsin’s Unwinding goals include:
- Implementing a successful return to routine operations for our programs
- Keeping Wisconsinites covered, whether through a state program, insurance from an employer, or a plan from HealthCare.gov
Using the toolkit
This toolkit is designed to give you communication tools to help members navigate the Unwinding process successfully. We encourage you to download and customize the materials and share our social media posts to help spread key messages.
Explore our partner toolkit for resources available in DHS versions and customizable versions. If you have challenges with customization or have other questions about toolkit materials, emailFollow DHS on social media and share our posts. Current social media posts are linked within each theme below for your convenience.
Unwinding email list to stay informed about updates to the toolkit.
Sign up for ourUpdate your address
Now is the time for members to update their address, mobile phone number, and email address so that we can contact them with important information about their benefits.
Download:
- All versions
- Amharic (PDF)
- Arabic (PDF)
- Burmese (PDF)
- Dari (PDF)
- English (PDF)
- English customizable (PDF)
- Farsi (PDF)
- French (PDF)
- Hindi (PDF)
- Hmong (PDF)
- Indonesian (PDF)
- Karen (PDF)
- Malay (PDF)
- Pashto (PDF)
- Russian (PDF)
- Somali (PDF)
- Spanish (PDF)
- Swahili (PDF)
- Thai (PDF)
- Ukrainian (PDF)
- Urdu (PDF)
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#DidYouKnow? When you add your email address and cell phone number to your #ACCESS account, you can get texts and emails about your #BadgerCarePlus and #Medicaid benefits. #Unwinding pic.twitter.com/FwVyRcdYkf
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) May 1, 2023
Health care renewals are back this year and next. Make sure we have your current mailing address so we can reach you when it’s time to renew your #BadgerCarePlus and #Medicaid benefits. Learn more about what's happening: https://t.co/vRxIkmvNNV #MyACCESS #Unwinding pic.twitter.com/MeXbxKk4q0
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) April 25, 2023
Health care renewals are coming back. Make sure your address is up to date, so you don’t miss important information about your #BadgerCarePlus or #WisconsinMedicaid renewal due date.
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) March 28, 2023
➡ Update your mailing address at https://t.co/def5XtRvJy or in the MyACCESS mobile app pic.twitter.com/8ZUrT48M5D
Moved in the last few years? If you’re p+art of a state program like #BadgerCare Plus or #FoodShare, make sure we have your current mailing address. Update it:
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) December 15, 2022
⏺ Through the #MyACCESS app
⏺ Online at https://t.co/def5Xu96B6
⏺ With your local agency: https://t.co/A1wqBuZsrQ pic.twitter.com/pe3cpxqhnz
Update your address and other contact information online at https://t.co/def5Xu96B6 or in the #MyACCESS app.
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) November 22, 2022
Allow push notifications so you can get important updates anywhere, anytime. #BadgerCarePlus #Medicaid pic.twitter.com/Huq2aPRQdl
Going places? Don’t leave your #BadgerCare Plus or #FoodShare benefits behind. Update your information so you don’t miss important notices:
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) November 10, 2022
➡ Online – https://t.co/JqTHZtb72i
➡ The MyACCESS app
➡ With your local agency – https://t.co/k0oUCOqFEM
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Hmong
Koj puas paub? Thaum koj ntxiv koj qhov chaw nyob email thiab tus nab npawb xov tooj rau hauv koj tus as khauj hauv ACCESS, koj tuaj yeem tau txais cov ntawv xov thiab cov email hais txog koj cov txiaj ntsig #BadgerCarePlus #Medicaid #Unwinding #Wisconsin pic.twitter.com/NHLFQJzAJf
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) May 1, 2023
Ua kom paub tseeb tias peb muaj koj qhov chaw xa ntawv tam sim no kom peb thiaj tuaj yeem tiv tauj tau koj thaum txog lub sij hawm rov txuas sij hawm rau koj cov txiaj ntsig: https://t.co/rX7SpqxL30 #BadgerCarePlus #Medicaid #Unwinding pic.twitter.com/sRBERbDSJG
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) April 25, 2023
Ua kom paub tseeb tias koj qhov chaw nyob tshiab lawm, kom koj thiaj li tsis plam tej ntaub ntawv tseem ceeb hais txog koj li hnub tim yuav txog sij hawm rov txuas sij hawm dua. #BadgerCarePlus #Wisconsin #Medicaid #MyACCESS pic.twitter.com/niql02mkkz
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) March 28, 2023
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¿Sabía que? Si añade su correo electrónico y su número de celular en su cuenta ACCESS, puede recibir mensajes de texto y correos electrónicos sobre sus beneficios. #BadgerCarePlus #Medicaid #Unwinding #Wisconsin pic.twitter.com/gWpDbiVxrS
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) May 1, 2023
Las renovaciones para atención médica volverán en 2023 y 2024. Asegúrese de que tenemos su domiciliopostal actual para que podamos localizarle cuando sea momento de renovar sus beneficios: https://t.co/vRxIkmvfYn #BadgerCarePlus #Medicaid #Unwinding pic.twitter.com/OAahw7Cp8x
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) April 25, 2023
Las renovaciones para atención médica volverán en 2023 y 2024. Asegúrese de que su domicilio esté actualizado para que no se pierda de información importante sobre la fecha de vencimiento de su renovación. pic.twitter.com/j9DODwavh0
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) March 28, 2023
Watch. Read. Act.
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Reminder: while you get letters from us in your mailbox, you can also see them electronically at https://t.co/def5XtS3z6. Log in, because you should have gotten a letter last month with your #BadgerCarePlus or #Medicaid renewal date. Learn more: https://t.co/rX7SpqyiSy pic.twitter.com/D93XmoWdFB
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) April 20, 2023
#DidYouKnow? You can see letters from us at https://t.co/def5XtRvJy. Log in, because you should have gotten a letter last month with your #BadgerCarePlus or #Medicaid renewal date. And while you're there, update your address. More: https://t.co/vRxIkmvfYn #Unwinding pic.twitter.com/38z7KmHHga
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) April 14, 2023
If we can reach you, we can help you, especially when it’s time to renew your health care benefits.
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) April 8, 2023
➡ Update your contact information at https://t.co/def5XtRvJy or on the free MyACCESS app
➡ Learn more about #BadgerCarePlus and #Medicaid renewals: https://t.co/rX7SpqxL30 pic.twitter.com/hn3lMA42uP
Have a new address or phone number? Let us know so we can reach you with your #BadgerCarePlus or #Medicaid renewal date.
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) April 2, 2023
➡ Log in at https://t.co/def5XtRvJy or use the free MyACCESS app to update your information and see your letter.
➡ Learn more: https://t.co/rX7SpqxL30 pic.twitter.com/LO3tdpinwW
What does it mean for you as Wisconsin’s #Medicaid programs return to routine operations?
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) March 9, 2023
✔ A letter later this month will tell you what you need to know/do
✔ See an electronic copy of your letter: https://t.co/def5XtS3z6
➡ More: https://t.co/BcDmvcIx5h #BadgerCarePlus pic.twitter.com/i1ZfxGQ3ua
Update your address, phone, and email so we can reach you when it’s time to renew your #BadgerCare Plus or #Medicaid benefits.
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) March 20, 2023
➡ Log in at https://t.co/def5XtRvJy or use the free MyACCESS smartphone app
➡ Find out more about what’s happening: https://t.co/rX7SpqxL30 pic.twitter.com/e1dzUJOVxL
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Siv https://t.co/def5XtRvJy los sis lub app hav xov tooj MyACCESS mus kho koj li chaw nyob kom thiaj nyob rau theem paub txog koj cov nyiaj pab #BadgerCare Plus los sis #Medicaid.
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) April 20, 2023
Nrhiav saib ntxiv tias seb muaj dab tsi tshwm sim nyob ntawm: https://t.co/rX7SpqxL30 pic.twitter.com/qZMmrmR603
Yog tias peb hu tau rau koj, peb yuav pab koj, tshwj xeeb yog thaum nws txog sij hawm txuas sij hawm rau koj li nyiaj pab.
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) April 8, 2023
➡ Hloov kho koj tej ntaub ntawv tiv tauj ntawm https://t.co/def5XtRvJy los sis siv lub app siv dawb hauv xov tooj n tawm MyACCESS #Medicaid #BadgerCarePlus pic.twitter.com/EGDxwF0slI
Koj puas muaj chaw nyob tshiab lossis tus xov tooj? Qhia rau peb paub yog li peb tuaj yeem tiv tauj koj! Nkag mus rau hauv https://t.co/def5XtS3z6 lossis siv MyACCESS mobile app dawb.
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) April 2, 2023
➡ Xav paub ntxiv: https://t.co/rX7SpqyiSy #BadgerCarePlus #Medicaid pic.twitter.com/JK1QRqMJ4E
Kho koj li chaw nyob, npawb xov tooj thiab email kom peb thiaj hu tau rau koj thaum nws txog sij hawm txuas sij hawm rau koj li nyiaj pab.
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) March 20, 2023
➡ Sau npe nkag nyob ntawm https://t.co/def5XtRvJy los sis siv lub app siv dawb hauv xov tooj ntawm MyACCESS
➡ https://t.co/rX7SpqxL30 pic.twitter.com/c3BpBBXtEz
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Use https://t.co/def5XtRvJy o la aplicación MyACCESS en su teléfono celular para actualizar su dirección y mantenerse informado sobre sus beneficios de #BadgerCare Plus o #Medicaid.
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) April 20, 2023
Obtenga más información sobre lo que está ocurriendo: https://t.co/rX7SpqxL30 #Unwinding pic.twitter.com/j5RdgdNDom
Si podemos comunicarnos con usted, podemos ayudarle, sobre todo cuando llegue el momento de renovar sus beneficios de atención médica.
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) April 8, 2023
➡ Actualice su información de contacto en https://t.co/def5XtRvJy o use la aplicación gratuita MyACCESS en su teléfono celular. pic.twitter.com/kepsRYujNC
¿Tiene una dirección o un número de teléfono nuevos? Inicie sesión en https://t.co/def5XtS3z6 o use la aplicación gratuita MyACCESS en su teléfono celular para actualizar su información.
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) April 2, 2023
➡ Obtenga más información sobre lo que está ocurriendo: https://t.co/rX7SpqyiSy pic.twitter.com/uhYHEjfZk0
Actualice su dirección, teléfono y correo electrónico para que podamos comunicarnos con usted cuando llegue el momento de renovar sus beneficios.
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) March 20, 2023
➡ Inicie sesión en https://t.co/def5XtS3z6 o la aplicación gratuita MyACCESS en su teléfono celular
➡ Más: https://t.co/rX7SpqyiSy pic.twitter.com/o7FQhHMRSf
Renewals are back
Renewals for BadgerCare Plus and Wisconsin Medicaid programs have begun again after having been suspended for the past three years. Members should make sure they renew at the just right time—not too early or too late. They can visit our renewal webpage for more information.
New! To help members quickly find information about Wisconsin Medicaid health care renewals, please add the following hashtags to your social media posts: #BadgerCarePlus, #WIMedicaid, #ForwardHealth, #Unwinding, #FoodShare.
Download:
- All versions
- Amharic (PDF)
- Arabic (PDF)
- Burmese (PDF)
- Dari (PDF)
- English (PDF)
- English customizable (PDF)
- Farsi (PDF)
- French (PDF)
- Hindi (PDF)
- Hmong (PDF)
- Indonesian (PDF)
- Karen (PDF)
- Malay (PDF)
- Pashto (PDF)
- Russian (PDF)
- Somali (PDF)
- Spanish (PDF)
- Swahili (PDF)
- Thai (PDF)
- Ukrainian (PDF)
- Urdu (PDF)
Download:
Right-click on the QR code to save it as an image and add it to materials to help members easily navigate to the DHS Medicaid News for Members webpage.
Important: Please do not add a border around the outside of the QR code. Doing so can interfere with the "quiet zone." The quiet zone is the empty white border around the outside of a QR code. Without this border, a QR reader will not be able to determine what is and is not contained within the QR code (due to interference from outside elements).
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#BadgerCarePlus and Wisconsin #Medicaid members! If it’s your renewal month, don’t wait. Renew right away to find out if you can keep your health care benefits. ➡️ Log in to renew: https://t.co/def5XtRvJy
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) September 28, 2023
➡️ Learn more: https://t.co/TSVo6Y0AeD #ACCESS #ForwardHealth pic.twitter.com/Lgexgc1lrB
#BadgerCarePlus and Wisconsin #Medicaid members! If it’s your renewal month, don’t wait. Renew right away to find out if you can keep your #HealthCare benefits.
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) September 12, 2023
➡ Log in to renew: https://t.co/def5XtRvJy
➡ Learn more: https://t.co/TSVo6Y0AeD#ACCESS #ForwardHealth pic.twitter.com/gvfvbllfwk
#BadgerCarePlus and Wisconsin #Medicaid members! Get started as soon as you get your renewal packet to allow processing time. #DidYouKnow? You can find your “just right” renewal time at https://t.co/1vYKCwMY99
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) September 8, 2023
➡ Get free help at https://t.co/Fmnz45tMWP#ACCESS #ForwardHealth pic.twitter.com/E1teBzzO8l
#BadgerCarePlus and Wisconsin #Medicaid members! #DidYouKnow? You can find your “act by” date in your mailed renewal packet or by checking your #ACCESS account. Learn more: https://t.co/1vYKCwMY99 #ForwardHealth pic.twitter.com/B5LiA0KNzz
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) August 11, 2023
#BadgerCarePlus and #WIMedicaid members. #DidYouKnow? You have a “just right” time to submit your renewal and avoid a gap in coverage.
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) July 7, 2023
➡ Find your time: https://t.co/1vYKCwNvYH
➡ Learn more: https://t.co/TSVo6Y184b#ACCESS #ForwardHealth #FoodShare pic.twitter.com/v8bXH5NuS3
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#BadgerCarePlus thiab Wisconsin #Medicaid cov tswv cuab: yog tias nws yog koj lub hli txuas ntxiv sij hawm lawm, tsis txhob tos! Txuas sij hawm tam sim ntawd kom paub seb koj puas tuaj yeem tswj koj cov nyiaj pab rau kev noj qab haus huv cia: https://t.co/def5XtRvJy #ACCESS pic.twitter.com/3DQgdqimn7
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) September 27, 2023
#BadgerCarePlus thiab Wisconsin #Medicaid cov tswv cuab: yog tias nws yog koj lub hli txuas ntxiv sij hawm lawm, tsis txhob tos! Txuas sij hawm tam sim ntawd kom paub seb koj puas tuaj yeem tswj koj cov nyiaj pab rau kev noj qab haus huv cia: https://t.co/def5XtS3z6 #ACCESS pic.twitter.com/oHoXRhzVlB
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) September 13, 2023
#BadgerCarePlus thiab Wisconsin #Medicaid Cov Tswv Cuab: pib kiag tam sim ntawd thaum koj tau txais pob ntawv kev txuas sij hawm txhawm rau koj muaj sij hawm ntau hauv kev lis. Koj tuaj yeem nrhiav lub sij hawm “haum” hauv kev txuas sij hawm tau ntawm https://t.co/1vYKCwNvYH pic.twitter.com/BoDtsr95MY
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) September 8, 2023
#BadgerCarePlus thiab Wisconsin #Medicaid Cov Tswv Cuab: #DidYouKnow? Koj tuaj yeem nrhiav hnub tim koj “nqis tes ua los ntawm” hauv koj pob ntawv txuas sij hawm uas xa tuaj hauv chaw xa ntawv los sis kuaj xyuas hauv koj tus as khauj #ACCESS. Kawm ntxiv: https://t.co/1vYKCwNvYH pic.twitter.com/NuUE6h0wUM
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) August 11, 2023
#BadgerCarePlus thiab #WIMedicaid Cov Tswv Cuab: #DidYouKnow? Koj muaj lub sij hawm “haum” txhawm rau xa koj qhov kev txuas sij hawm thiab zam qhov khoob hauv kev duav roos.
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) July 7, 2023
➡ Nrhiav koj lub sij hawm: https://t.co/1vYKCwMY99
➡ Kawm ntxiv: https://t.co/TSVo6Y0AeD#ForwardHealth pic.twitter.com/Dr5tpgKD5A
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Miembros de #BadgerCare Plus y #Medicaid de Wisconsin: si este es su mes de renovación, ¡no espere a último momento! Renueve de inmediato para saber si puede mantener sus beneficios de atención médica.
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) September 27, 2023
➡ Inicie sesión: https://t.co/def5XtS3z6
➡ Más: https://t.co/TSVo6Y184b pic.twitter.com/VzLlRsHNhq
Miembros de #BadgerCarePlus y #Medicaid de Wisconsin: si este es su mes de renovación, ¡no espere a último momento! Renueve de inmediato para saber si puede mantener sus beneficios de atención médica.
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) September 12, 2023
➡ Inicie sesión: https://t.co/def5XtRvJy
➡ Más:https://t.co/TSVo6Y0AeD pic.twitter.com/tKc7nqXm0H
Miembros de #BadgerCarePlus y de #Medicaid de Wisconsin! Comiencen en cuanto reciban su paquete de renovación para que haya tiempo de procesar. ¿#DidYouKnow (sabían)? Pueden averiguar cuál es su momento “justo y apropiado” de renovación en https://t.co/1vYKCwNvYH #ACCESS pic.twitter.com/JsqK2ZCLIx
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) September 8, 2023
Miembros de #BadgerCarePlus y #Medicaid de Wisconsin: ¿#DidYouKnow (sabían)? Pueden encontrar la fecha límite para poner manos a la obra en el paquete de renovación que le enviaron por correo o puede consultarla en su cuenta de #ACCESS. Más: https://t.co/1vYKCwMY99 #ForwardHealth pic.twitter.com/itLh9TSzhv
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) August 11, 2023
Miembros de #BadgerCarePlus y #WIMedicaid. ¿Sabían? Tienen un momento “justo y apropiado" para presentar su renovación y evitar una interrupción en la cobertura.
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) July 7, 2023
➡️ Averigüen cuál es su momento: https://t.co/1vYKCwNvYH
➡️ Obtengan más información: https://t.co/TSVo6Y184b#ACCESS pic.twitter.com/Ik1oUSh6By
Each Instagram post contains a Spanish and Hmong translation. Within the post, simply swipe through or click the arrow to see each translation.
Kids and families
Renewal messaging has been created to help target the kids and families member audience. Resources help highlight the need for adults with children to renew their healthcare, even if they think they no longer qualify--their kids still might.
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Does your child have #BadgerCarePlus? Help them stay covered and healthy.
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) September 21, 2023
✔ Renew when it’s your time: https://t.co/def5XtS3z6
✔ Learn about renewals: https://t.co/TSVo6Y184b
✔ Get free help renewing or finding other health coverage: https://t.co/Fmnz45ukMn or call 211 #ACCESS pic.twitter.com/yE9MSJmOPI
#DidYouKnow? #BadgerCarePlus covers routine care, #flu vaccines, and more.
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) September 14, 2023
✔ Apply now for benefits or renew when it’s your time at https://t.co/def5XtRvJy
✔ Need help applying? Call 211 or visit https://t.co/Fmnz45tMWP#ForwardHealth pic.twitter.com/EuP5hTj778
➡ Apply for #BadgerCarePlus or renew your benefits when it’s time at https://t.co/def5XtRvJy
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) September 5, 2023
➡ Get help finding #HealthInsurance at https://t.co/Fmnz45tMWP or by calling 211 pic.twitter.com/cSRqYkRKBo
Kids with health insurance are more likely to complete #HighSchool and graduate #college than their peers who don’t have health insurance.
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) August 28, 2023
✔ Apply for #BadgerCarePlus or other state benefits: https://t.co/def5XtRvJy
✔ Renew each year when it’s your time: https://t.co/TSVo6Y0AeD pic.twitter.com/0914n9QGHl
Remember that #BadgerCarePlus and #Medicaid cover routine care so kids can stay healthy throughout the school year and beyond.
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) August 23, 2023
✔ Learn more: https://t.co/mmVl84FiBa
✔ Apply now or renew: https://t.co/def5XtS3z6 pic.twitter.com/ZznhLL5a2j
Hmong
Koj tus me nyuam puas muaj qhov BadgerCare Plus? Pab lawv nyob kom muaj kev duav roos thiab muaj kev noj qab nyob zoo.
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) September 21, 2023
✔ Sau npe nkag los txuas sij hawm: https://t.co/def5XtS3z6
✔ Kawm paub ntxiv ntawm https://t.co/TSVo6Y184b#ACCESS #ForwardHealth pic.twitter.com/2G0yP1GWoR
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¿Su hijo tiene #BadgerCare Plus? Ayúdele a conservar la cobertura y mantenerse saludable.
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) September 21, 2023
¿Cree que quizás no es elegible para BadgerCare Plus? ¡Renueve de todos modos! Sus hijos podrían calificar, aunque usted no califique.
✔ Inicie sesión: https://t.co/def5XtS3z6 #ACCESS pic.twitter.com/SfAOWy1CtI
Each Instagram post contains a Spanish and Hmong translation. Within the post, simply swipe through or click the arrow to see each translation.
Older Adults
These renewal resources have been created with older adults in mind and include features such as larger text and renewal instructions tailored to this specific audience.
FoodShare
During the COVID-19 pandemic, a federal program let us give members extra benefits plus their regular amount. Due to recent federal law changes, the extra amounts ended as of February 2023. Qualifying families will continue to get their regular FoodShare amounts. Members can visit our Food Support Resources webpage to learn about food support other than FoodShare.
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The federal government has ended the extra benefits #FoodShare members have been getting because of #COVID19. Starting this month, members will not get extra benefits. Find food support:
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) March 27, 2023
➡ Log on to https://t.co/DhD3e9H51b
➡ Call 211 or 877-947-2211 pic.twitter.com/eZki9NXy4q
Reminder, the federal government has ended the extra benefits #FoodShare members have been getting because of #COVID19.
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) March 16, 2023
✔ See your FoodShare benefits on the #MyACCESS mobile app or at https://t.co/def5XtRvJy.
➡ Find food help at https://t.co/DhD3e9GxbD, 211, or 877-947-2211 pic.twitter.com/k5xTthTP1d
This is the last month for extra #COVID19 #FoodShare benefits. Learn more about this change and what it means for you: https://t.co/8faNsFjoQ2 pic.twitter.com/CuSoM65iPG
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) February 16, 2023
Reminder: The federal government is ending the program providing extra #FoodShare benefits due to #COVID19. Starting in March, families will continue to get their regular benefits.
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) January 31, 2023
➡ If you need food help, call 211 or 877-947-2211
➡ Learn more: https://t.co/8faNsFiR0u pic.twitter.com/vzjZNH0us9
#FoodShare members have been getting extra benefits each month because of a federal program during the #COVID19 pandemic. That program is ending, and starting in March 2023, families will continue to get their regular benefits. Learn more: https://t.co/HCKqrHVSxv pic.twitter.com/sRbNXyh9MU
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) January 23, 2023
COVID-19 extra FoodShare benefits are ending. February 2023 is the last month. If you need food help, call 211 or 877-947-2211 to find local resources. Learn more: https://t.co/8faNsFiR0u#foodshare #Wisconsin pic.twitter.com/1v3jqEP17h
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) January 18, 2023
Extra food benefits have been in place during the COVID-19 pandemic. These are ending in February 2023. Starting in March 2023, families will continue to get their regular benefits. Learn more: https://t.co/dUCZRCPMjC #foodshare pic.twitter.com/TXKpaZ3Egh
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) January 12, 2023
Hmong
Tsoom fwv teb chaws tau xaus cov txiaj ntsig kev pab tshwj xeeb uas #FoodShare cov tswv cuab twb tau txais los vim rau qhov muaj #COVID19.
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) March 27, 2023
➡ Ib tug neeg twg uas xav tau kev txhawb nqa fab khoom noj khoom haus ntxiv: https://t.co/DhD3e9GxbD los sis hu rau 211 los sis 877-947-2211 pic.twitter.com/ACAhheMQVw
Ob Hlis Ntuj 2023 yog hli kawg uas koj yuav tau cov txiaj ntsim nyiaj pab FoodShare ntau dua ntxiv thaum muaj COVID-19. Xav paub ntxiv txog cov txiaj ntsim kev pab yuav hloov li cas, mus xyuas https://t.co/8faNsFiR0u pic.twitter.com/EMSGgDX5FQ
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) February 16, 2023
Cov txiaj ntsim nyiaj pab #FoodShare pab tshaj thaum muaj #COVID19 19 yuav xaus. Ob Hlis Ntuj 2023 yog lub hli kawg. Yog koj xav tau kev pab rau khoom noj khoom haus, hu 211 los sis 877-947-2211 kom paub cov chaw muab kev pab hauv zos. Kawm ntxiv: https://t.co/8faNsFiR0u pic.twitter.com/Z3FVzQbDum
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) January 31, 2023
Tau muab cov txiaj ntsim nyiaj pab muas noj ntau dua ntxiv rau thaum muaj tus kab mob kis thoob ntiaj. Cov no yuav xaus rau thaum Ob Hlis Ntuj. Pib txij li lub Peb Hlis Ntuj mus, cov tsev neeg yeej tseem yuav tau lawv cov txiaj ntsim nyiaj pab li qub: https://t.co/8faNsFiR0u pic.twitter.com/a6576G7DeJ
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) January 25, 2023
Spanish
El gobierno federal ha dado por terminados los beneficios adicionales que los miembros de #FoodShare han estado recibiendo debido al #COVID19.
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) March 27, 2023
➡ Quienes necesiten más apoyo de alimentos pueden visitar https://t.co/DhD3e9H51b o llamar al 211 o al 877-947-2211 pic.twitter.com/W6rLzJq3PF
Febrero de 2023 será el último mes para los beneficios adicionales de FoodShare por la COVID-19. Para obtener más información sobre cómo cambiarán los beneficios, visite https://t.co/8faNsFiR0u pic.twitter.com/cmxbROmS0k
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) February 16, 2023
Se terminan los beneficios adicionales de #FoodShare por la #COVID19. Febrero de 2023 es el último mes. Si necesita ayuda alimentaria, llame al 211 o al 877-947-2211 para encontrar recursos en su área. Obtenga más información en: https://t.co/8faNsFiR0u pic.twitter.com/apfXshYUwX
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) January 31, 2023
Los beneficios alimentarios adicionales se proporcionaron durante la pandemia de la #COVID19. Estos se terminarán en febrero de 2023. A partir de marzo de 2023, las familias continuarán recibiendo sus beneficios habituales. Obtenga más información en https://t.co/8faNsFiR0u pic.twitter.com/a6WZapvUqk
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) January 24, 2023
You still have coverage
We've heard from partners that some members are concerned they may have lost their benefits. Members need to know they still have coverage and shouldn't delay needed medical care.
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#DidYouKnow? If you’ve been enrolled in #BadgerCare Plus or #Medicaid at any time since March 2020, you still have benefits!
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) December 1, 2022
Visit https://t.co/def5Xu96B6 or the #MyACCESS app to keep up with them. Make sure to allow push notifications to get important updates anywhere, anytime. pic.twitter.com/girLCOpXCR
Reminder:
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) December 8, 2022
If you’ve been enrolled in #BadgerCare Plus or #Medicaid at any time since March 2020, you still have benefits!
➡ Visit https://t.co/def5XtRvJy or get the #MyACCESS app and allow push notifications so you don’t miss a thing. pic.twitter.com/i4AJ2wWlN3
Get ACCESS and MyACCESS
ACCESS is Wisconsin's secure online web portal where people can see if they qualify for programs and apply for benefits. Members can go to access.wi.gov or use the companion MyACCESS smartphone app to manage their benefits.
MyACCESS QR Code
Right-click on the QR code to save it as an image and add it to materials to help members download the MyACCESS app from their mobile device's app store.
Important: Please do not add a border around the outside of the QR code. Doing so can interfere with the "quiet zone." The quiet zone is the empty white border around the outside of a QR code. Without this border, a QR reader will not be able to determine what is and is not contained within the QR code (due to interference from outside elements).
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#DidYouKnow? #MyACCESS is the mobile app that makes keeping up with your benefits easier than ever.
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) September 21, 2022
✔ Search for “MyACCESS Wisconsin” in the app store to get the free download.
➡ Learn more: https://t.co/CdCbn9G5CX #BadgerCarePlus #WisconsinMedicaid pic.twitter.com/zmX9589Ixk
Happy #MyACCESS Tip Tuesday!
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) September 28, 2022
Are you a #FoodShare member? Before you go to the grocery store, use MyACCESS to check your #EBT balance and see upcoming deposits.
✔ Search for “MyACCESS Wisconsin” in the app store to get the free download.
➡ Learn more: https://t.co/CdCbn9XH1x pic.twitter.com/8gSDlDA8vm
Happy #MyACCESS Tip Tuesday!
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) October 5, 2022
Can’t find your #ForwardHealth or #SeniorCare card? You can use a digital version of these benefits cards when you have MyACCESS on your phone.
✔ Download “MyACCESS Wisconsin” for free from the app store.
➡ Learn more: https://t.co/CdCbn9G5CX pic.twitter.com/kEpAgOTHkC
Set up push notifications to get reminders and stay on top of your benefits.
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) October 19, 2022
✔ Search for “MyACCESS Wisconsin” in the app store to get the free download. Don’t miss action items again..
➡ Learn more: https://t.co/CdCbn9G5CX pic.twitter.com/9vjPZWeoA2
Happy #MyACCESS Tip Tuesday!
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) October 26, 2022
MyACCESS makes it easy to update your mailing address and other contact information.
✔ Search for “MyACCESS Wisconsin” in the app store to get the free download.
➡ Learn more: https://t.co/CdCbn9G5CX#BadgerCarePlus #WisconsinMedicaid pic.twitter.com/gxrDhrbG6b
Happy #MyACCESS Tip Tuesday!
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) November 2, 2022
MyACCESS makes dealing w/documents a breeze. See what proof you need, take pictures, and upload copies for #BadgerCarePlus, #WisconsinMedicaid & #FoodShare.
✔ Download “MyACCESS Wisconsin” for free from the app store.
➡ More: https://t.co/CdCbn9G5CX pic.twitter.com/9kaqZOhUHj
Twitter - Part Two
Going places? Don’t leave your #BadgerCare Plus or #FoodShare benefits behind. Update your information so you don’t miss important notices:
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) November 10, 2022
➡ Online – https://t.co/JqTHZtb72i
➡ The MyACCESS app
➡ With your local agency – https://t.co/k0oUCOqFEM
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Headed to the #grocery store?
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) November 17, 2022
➡ Check your QUEST card balance anytime, anywhere on the #MyACCESS app.
➡ Search for “MyACCESS Wisconsin” in your app store to get the free download.
✔ MyACCESS makes keeping up with your #FoodShare benefits easier than ever. #SNAP #EBT pic.twitter.com/zDw8uuplXQ
Update your address and other contact information online at https://t.co/def5Xu96B6 or in the #MyACCESS app.
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) November 22, 2022
Allow push notifications so you can get important updates anywhere, anytime. #BadgerCarePlus #Medicaid pic.twitter.com/Huq2aPRQdl
#DidYouKnow? If you’ve been enrolled in #BadgerCare Plus or #Medicaid at any time since March 2020, you still have benefits!
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) December 1, 2022
Visit https://t.co/def5Xu96B6 or the #MyACCESS app to keep up with them. Make sure to allow push notifications to get important updates anywhere, anytime. pic.twitter.com/girLCOpXCR
Reminder:
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) December 8, 2022
If you’ve been enrolled in #BadgerCare Plus or #Medicaid at any time since March 2020, you still have benefits!
➡ Visit https://t.co/def5XtRvJy or get the #MyACCESS app and allow push notifications so you don’t miss a thing. pic.twitter.com/i4AJ2wWlN3
Moved in the last few years? If you’re part of a state program like #BadgerCare Plus or #FoodShare, make sure we have your current mailing address. Update it:
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) December 15, 2022
⏺ Through the #MyACCESS app
⏺ Online at https://t.co/def5Xu96B6
⏺ With your local agency: https://t.co/A1wqBuZsrQ pic.twitter.com/pe3cpxqhnz
Texts and emails from DHS
In late 2022, DHS added text and emails to our communication channels.
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Medical expense deductions
Members who are elderly, blind, or have a disability can submit certain medical expenses they pay for out-of-pocket and potentially increase their FoodShare monthly benefits.
Medicare enrollment opportunities
This information outlines options for members looking to enroll in Medicare.
This information reminds members who may be eligible for Medicare about their special opportunity to enroll in or change Medicare plans, should they no longer meet the rules for Medicaid.
How to use: You can copy and paste articles provided here for distribution in a newsletter or email messaging.
Special Enrollment Details for Members Whose Medicaid Coverage Is Ending
Medicaid Members: Are you an older adult or an adult with a disability?
Since March 2020, Medicaid has been keeping everyone enrolled. Normal enrollment rules will start again soon. When that happens, you will get a letter from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services asking you to update your information and complete a renewal. Your health insurance could end if you no longer meet the rules for Medicaid.
If your Medicaid benefits end, you may be able to get Medicare if you:
- Are age 65 or older
- Have a qualifying disability
- Have been getting disability benefits for two years
Special Enrollment Timing
After Medicaid ends, you have six months to enroll in Medicare. To get started, call Social Security at 800-772-1213 (TTY 800-325-0778) or visit ssa.gov/medicare/sign-up.
If you already have Medicare and your Medicaid benefits end, you will have a limited time to change your Medicare plan:
- Three months for a Medicare Advantage health plan (Part C)
- Three months for a Medicare Part D drug plan
- Two months for Medicare Supplemental Insurance (Medigap), during which you cannot be denied coverage based on your health
Are you worried about Medicare late enrollment fees? You won’t have late enrollment fees if you enroll in Medicare within six months after your Medicaid ends. You may have late enrollment fees in the future if you miss this enrollment opportunity or go without drug coverage.
Free, expert help is available. If you have questions about Medicare, including how to pay for it, a benefits counselor can help. Contact the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) by calling:
- Wisconsin’s Medigap Helpline: 800-242-1060
- Disability Rights Wisconsin Part D Helpline: 800-926-4862
- Your local aging and disability resource center (ADRC)
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#DidYouKnow? If your #Medicaid ends, you have six months to enroll in #Medicare. Visit the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) page for more information: https://t.co/BxzoEnZ9OS pic.twitter.com/LHWoMxtsZx
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) May 30, 2023
Hmong
Yog tias koj qhov #Medicaid txiav tu, koj muaj rau lub hlis mus thov #Medicare. Mus xyuas State Health Insurance Assistance Program (Txoj Kev Pab Txhawb Kev Pov Hwm Them Nqi Kho Mob hauv Xeev) (SHIP) ntawm https://t.co/BxzoEnYBZk kom paub ntxiv. pic.twitter.com/gHxFdW0NIR
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) May 30, 2023
Spanish
Si se termina #Medicaid, tiene seis meses para inscribirse en #Medicare. Visite el sitio web del State Health Insurance Assistance Program (Programa Estatal de Asistencia sobre Seguros Médicos, SHIP) en https://t.co/BxzoEnYBZk para obtener más información. pic.twitter.com/LjHhHMCaLg
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) May 30, 2023