ForwardHealth: Program Resources

Use this page to find key links and resources for Wisconsin's ForwardHealth programs.

BadgerCare Plus is a health care program. It helps low-income children, pregnant people, and adults in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin’s Medicaid programs help about 1 in 4 people throughout the state. Benefits include health insurance, long-term care, and other services that support health and well-being.

A person chooses cilantro among leafy greens at a grocery store

FoodShare Wisconsin is a program that helps low-income Wisconsin residents buy food.

Physician talks to an elderly person about medications with blood pressure meter in the front

SeniorCare helps adults who are 65 years or older pay for prescription drugs and vaccines.

Child on the floor splatters paint a white room with a wheelchair close by

Caretaker Supplement is a cash benefit for low-income parents who get Supplemental Security Income payments.

Family Planning Only Services provides low to no-cost sexual and reproductive health care for people with limited income to prevent unplanned pregnancies.

Other resources

Aging and Disability Resource Centers—Help people understand their long-term care options and apply for programs and benefits.
Disability Rights of Wisconsin—A private nonprofit organization that provides advocacy and legal support to Wisconsin residents.
Fair hearings—You have the right to appeal a decision made about your benefits. You can get the Request for Fair Hearing form online.
Legal Services—The following nonprofit organizations provide low-income Wisconsin residents with free legal services:
- Legal Action of Wisconsin, Inc.
- Wisconsin Judicare, Inc.

Other resources

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