Medicaid: Programs for Older Adults

Wisconsin Medicaid is a joint federal and state program that helps more than one million people throughout the state get:

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There's no open enrollment period for Medicaid—you can apply at any time!

Includes preventive and primary care, urgent and emergency care, dental services, and prescription drugs

Provides health care coverage for adults 65 and older and people who are blind or disabled

Provides extra support to people with unique circumstances or needs

Medicaid may pay some or all of your out-of-pocket costs for Medicare if you are eligible for a Medicare Savings Program

Helps adults 65 or older pay for prescription drugs

Help people with chronic health conditions or disabilities manage daily activities over an extended period

A Medicaid long-term care program for older adults and adults with disabilities

A program for older adults and adults with disabilities that mixes health and long-term support services in home and community settings

A self-directed program for adults with disabilities and elderly people in Wisconsin

A program for older adults in Kenosha, Milwaukee, Racine, and Waukesha county that helps with health care, long-term care, and prescription drugs

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