Medicaid: Programs for People With Disabilities
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!
Full coverage health care
Includes preventive and primary care, urgent and emergency care, dental services, and prescription drugs
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
Medicaid Purchase Plan
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
Supplemental Security Income-Related Medicaid
Provides health care coverage for adults 65 and older and people who are blind or disabled
Limited coverage health care
Provides extra support to people with unique circumstances or needs
Medicare Savings Programs
Medicaid may pay some or all of your out-of-pocket costs for Medicare if you are eligible for a Medicare Savings Program
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
Family Care
A Medicaid long-term care program for older adults and adults with disabilities
Family Care Partnership
A program for older adults and adults with disabilities that mixes health and long-term support services in home and community settings
IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct)
A self-directed program for adults with disabilities and elderly people in Wisconsin
Highlighted benefits
- Housing Support Services Health Services Initiative—Helps families with children 18 years and younger and people who are pregnant find and keep stable housing if they're experiencing homelessness
- Housing Support Services Medicaid Benefit—Offers housing support to Wisconsin Medicaid members experiencing housing insecurity and grappling with substance use or mental health challenges