Medicaid: Programs for Children
Wisconsin Medicaid is a joint federal and state program that helps more than one million people throughout the state get:
- High-quality health care.
- Long-term care.
- Other services that promote your health and well-being.
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There's no open enrollment period for Medicaid—you can apply at any time!
Keeping kids covered
Did you know? More than 300,000+ kids under age 19 are members of BadgerCare Plus or another Wisconsin Medicaid program.
Most children can keep their benefits for at least 12 months once enrolled. Even if the family circumstances change, they stay covered. Read our 12-Months Continuous Coverage for Children fact sheet, P-03555 (available in multiple languages), to learn how Wisconsin supports healthy kids.
Essential children's resources
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. Their services are free and confidential. Connect with a children's resource guide. Call (877) WiscWay or use our contact form.
Full coverage health care
Includes preventive and primary care, urgent and emergency care, dental services, and prescription drugs
BadgerCare Plus
A health care program for low-income Wisconsin residents
Care4Kids
A health care program for children and youth who experience out-of-home care
Katie Beckett Medicaid
A health care program for children with disabilities under the age of 19, even if they wouldn't normally qualify for Medicaid due to higher income or private health insurance
Limited coverage health care
Provides extra support to people with unique circumstances or needs
Family Planning Only Services Program
Provides low to no-cost sexual and reproductive health care for people with limited income to prevent unplanned pregnancies
BadgerCare Plus and Medicaid Emergency Services
A program for people who have a medical emergency but can’t get Medicaid or BadgerCare Plus because of their citizenship or immigration status
Long-term care programs
Help people with chronic health conditions or disabilities manage daily activities over an extended period
Children's Long-Term Support Program
A Medicaid long-term care program for children with disabilities and their families