Medicaid and FoodShare Partner Resources
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) partners with organizations across the state. These partners help residents with applications and enrollment for the programs DHS administers. As a part of its partnerships, DHS provides:
- Handbooks and publications explaining eligibility policy and processes, and enrollment resources
- Partner calls to support agencies with policy updates and questions
- The ForwardHealth Partner inbox to answer partner questions
- Support with applications for federal funding, where available, to support partner outreach activities
Find partner resources
Use the menu at the left side of this page to find resources available on the DHS webpage. These resources support partners in their work providing assistance to members.
We also have partner toolkits:
Ask a question
Have questions? Email us at dhsforwardhealthpartners@dhs.wisconsin.gov.
News and updates
Care4Kids is expanding
Care4Kids is part of Wisconsin Medicaid that offers full benefit coverage to children and youth who experience out-of-home care. Care4Kids is expanding its services and who can get them by opening up geographic boundaries, offering care coordination before enrollment, and extending eligibility to new populations. | August 2026
Partner webinars on OBBBA-related policy changes
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) made many changes to public benefits policy. We have created a webpage where partner organizations can find updates and resources about this law. You can sign up to receive emails and get information about our partner webinar series. | August 2026
Medicaid Purchase Plan (MAPP) Partner Toolkit
The toolkit has information about MAPP premium payments. Partners will find resources to help members and applicants better understand the Medicaid Purchase Plan. | October 2025