Katie Beckett Medicaid

You can now manage your Katie Beckett Medicaid coverage online!

You can access your child’s Katie Beckett Medicaid coverage by using the MyACCESS mobile app or online at ACCESS (ACCESS in Spanish)! This also means you can renew your child’s coverage, report changes, and use the MyACCESS app!

What you need to know

Get started: Create an account on ACCESS (ACCESS in Spanish) or download the MyACCESS app. You can use the same login information for the website and app.
Already have an account? Use your existing ACCESS account for Katie Beckett Medicaid.

Need help with your ACCESS account?

If you have questions, contact Member Services at 800-362-3002 or visit the ACCESS Help page.

What is Katie Beckett Medicaid?

Katie Beckett Medicaid provides Medicaid health care coverage for children under the age of 19 who live at home or in the community and have disabilities, chronic illness, or mental health needs to the point of meeting special eligibility requirements. Children can still qualify even if:

Their parents have too much income or assets to qualify for other kinds of Medicaid.
They are covered by private health insurance.

For full eligibility details, please see the Katie Beckett Medicaid eligibility webpage.

Children who are found eligible for Katie Beckett Medicaid receive a ForwardHealth Medicaid ID card. The card is used the same way any insurance card is used to get health-related services and equipment. This includes things like preventative health care, supports, and specialty care.

Wisconsin Wayfinder supports families of children with delays, disabilities, special health care needs, and mental health conditions. Children’s resource guides are helpers who assist families, caregivers, professionals, and organizations in finding a wide array of supports and services available through the Children’s Resource Network.

Why is it called “Katie Beckett” Medicaid?

Katie Beckett was a real person who became disabled as a baby due to an illness. Her family advocated that the best treatments and services for her complex health care needs were available at home and in a community setting, not in an institution or hospital. The federal government created a special group of Medicaid coverage for kids just like Katie Beckett.

More information

Whether you’re just learning about Katie Beckett Medicaid as a potential option for your child, or you’ve already applied, on these webpages you’ll find information about: