This operations memo announces the implementation of a process for obtaining informed consent from members for communications sent by text and email. This change is being made to comply with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requirements. 

This memo announces updates to policy for the SeniorCare program regarding changes to the recovery of overpayments and the assignment of an authorized representative.

This operations memo announces FoodShare eligibility changes for non-citizens, as required by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 (2025 H.R. 1). These federal changes limit eligibility for FoodShare to the following groups: U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (LPRs), Amerasians, Cuban and Haitian entrants (CHE), and Compact of Free Association (COFA) citizens.

The purpose of this memo is to announce new FoodShare Standard Utility Allowance (SUA) amounts effective July 1, 2026.

This operations memo provides the 2026 amounts for the spousal impoverishment community spouse lower income allocation limit, the spousal impoverishment dependent family member income allowance standard, and the shelter base amount. 

This operations memo announces policy requirements related to June 2026 enhancements to ACCESS, MyACCESS, and CARES Worker Web (CWW) that affect FoodShare Employment and Training (FSET) operations. These enhancements expand the ways in which FoodShare members and FSET participants can request services and communicate with their FSET agency. The memo outlines new policy expectations for Income Maintenance (IM) agencies and FSET agencies resulting from these changes. 

The purpose of this memo is to announce a data exchange between the electronic Wisconsin Statewide Automated Child Welfare Information System (eWiSACWIS) and CARES Worker Web (CWW). This data exchange enables notices of decision regarding Foster Care Medicaid to be automatically generated from CWW. It also announces changes to how members may transition from Foster Care Medicaid to other types of Medicaid or BadgerCare Plus, including transitions for young adults leaving Foster Care who are eligible for BadgerCare Plus under the Former Foster Care Youth coverage group.

With measles cases continuing to spread at high levels in the United State, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) strongly recommends that all measles testing (PCR and serologic testing) for individuals suspected of having measles are sent to the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene (WSLH) for fee-exempt testing. Time reporting is critical to reduce the spread, and providers are reminded to isolate, test, and report all suspect cases.

This memo announces a new category of legally recognized authority that allows someone to sign Medicaid applications, renewals, and forms related to adult home and community based long term care programs on behalf of an incapacitated adult.

The purpose of this operations memo is to announce policy, process, and system changes related to the 12-Month Eligibility Project for Wisconsin Shares.