Medicaid: News for Members
Current COVID-19 vaccine recommendation
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) continues to recommend the current COVID-19 vaccine for anyone age 6 months or older. Wisconsin Medicaid covers COVID-19 vaccines for all eligible Medicaid members, including children and individuals who are pregnant. Learn how this vaccine can prevent serious illness.
FoodShare and Medicaid in the news
Government programs have been in the news lately as lawmakers work on budget proposals. Nothing has changed at this time. For now, continue to take care of your health and well-being, and:
- Use your benefits for prescriptions, doctor’s visits, ongoing treatments, and more.
- Make sure we have your current contact information on file. Log into ACCESS (ACCESS in Spanish) to check your address, phone, and email.
- Read any mail, texts, and email messages you get from us. We'll let you know if there are changes to FoodShare, BadgerCare Plus, or other Medicaid programs that impact you.
You can always check back here for the latest information.
Other news
Follow DHS on social media
DHS regularly posts on social media channels. Follow us to stay up to date on what happening with BadgerCare Plus and Medicaid, FoodShare, and more. | June 3, 2025
Intensive outpatient treatment now available
Some members now have access to intensive outpatient treatment for substance use and mental health disorders. | April 24, 2025
Renewal letters updated to include more information
Letters for renewals and administrative renewals now tell you about the status and next steps for each member of your household. | April 1, 2025
Access to health insurance not a barrier to benefits
You may be eligible for BadgerCare Plus or the BadgerCare Plus Prenatal Plan even if you have current, past, or future access to health insurance. | February 25, 2025
Caregiver training now available in Hmong and Spanish
Free online training to become a certified direct care professional (CDCP) is now available in three languages. | February 4, 2025
Get Medicaid enrollment and renewal data
See how many Wisconsinites are covered, and explore statewide trends by county, race, and ethnicity. | November 20, 2024
Wisconsin’s Medicaid programs
Wisconsin's Medicaid programs include BadgerCare Plus and many others that meet the needs of children, adults, pregnant people, older adults, and people with disabilities, including:
- BadgerCare Plus
- BadgerCare Plus Emergency Services
- BadgerCare Plus Prenatal Services
- Emergency Services Medicaid
- Family Care
- Family Care Partnership
- Family Planning Only Services
- Foster Care Medicaid
- Institutional Medicaid
- IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct)
- Katie Beckett Medicaid
- Medicaid Purchase Plan
- Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
- SeniorCare
- Supplemental Security Income Medicaid
- Supplemental Security Income-Related Medicaid
- Tuberculosis-Related Medicaid
- Wisconsin Well Woman Medicaid
Most news items apply to all programs, but there may be some exceptions. You will be notified if your benefits are affected. Contact your agency if you have questions.