Katie Beckett Medicaid: Current Members
You can now manage your Katie Beckett Medicaid coverage online!
You can access your child’s Katie Beckett Medicaid coverage by using the MyACCESS mobile app or online at ACCESS (ACCESS in Spanish)! This also means you can renew your child’s coverage, report changes, and use the MyACCESS app!
What you need to know
- Get started: Create an account on ACCESS (ACCESS in Spanish) or download the MyACCESS app. You can use the same login information for the website and app.
- Already have an account? Use your existing ACCESS account for Katie Beckett Medicaid.
Need help with your ACCESS account?
If you have questions, contact Member Services at 800-362-3002 or visit the ACCESS Help page.
How does my child use Katie Beckett Medicaid?
Once your child has completed the Katie Beckett Medicaid application process and been approved, your child will receive a ForwardHealth Medicaid ID card in the mail. This usually arrives around the same time as the letter telling you they have met eligibility for Katie Beckett Medicaid.
- The card is used the same way any insurance card is used to get health-related services and equipment. This includes things like preventative health care, supports, and specialty care.
- Keep your ForwardHealth card unless you are sent a new card. New cards are not sent out when someone gets a new form of Medicaid. If your child already had a ForwardHealth card, they should use that card for Katie Beckett Medicaid.
- You can now request a new copy of your forward health card online using ACCESS (ACCESS in Spanish). You can also call Katie Beckett Medicaid at 888-786-3246 or email DHSKatieBeckett@dhs.wisconsin.gov.
Know before you go—ask questions
Always ask your service provider specific questions about what is covered.
Call Member Services at 800-362-3002 with questions or for help with finding Medicaid providers in your area.
Katie Beckett Medicaid may cover medical services for your child along with additional medically necessary services, therapies, supplies, and equipment. Always ask your child’s provider if they are a certified Wisconsin Medicaid provider who accepts fee-for-service Medicaid. Keep in mind:
- If your child sees a provider who is not Medicaid certified, you are responsible for payments.
- Many out-of-state providers near Wisconsin’s borders are Wisconsin Medicaid certified. Ask your provider if they are certified or call Member Services at 800-362-3002 to confirm.
Full information on covered services is available in the ForwardHealth Enrollment and Benefits Handbook, P-00079.
Katie Beckett Medicaid does not cover
- Respite or child care
- Home or vehicle modifications
- Computers, air conditioners, or exercise equipment
- Experimental or cosmetic procedures
- Non-medically necessary interventions such as hippotherapy or aqua therapy
Keep in mind:
- If your child sees a provider who is not enrolled in Medicaid, you are responsible for payments.
- Many out-of-state providers near Wisconsin’s borders are enrolled in Wisconsin Medicaid. Ask your provider if they are certified or call Member Services at 800-362-3002 to confirm.
The two links below are resources for information on how your child's Katie Beckett Medicaid can be used for services and supports.
- ForwardHealth Enrollment and Benefits Handbook, P-00079
This resource provides information about Wisconsin’s Medicaid programs. It outlines services, benefits, enrollment requirements, policies, rights, responsibilities, and information about billing. - Medicaid and Children’s Services Program Benefits Overview, P-02996
This resource compares services and supports provided by Medicaid, the Children’s Long-Term Support (CLTS) Program, and the Children’s Community Options Program (CCOP).
The ForwardHealth Enrollment and Benefits Handbook, P-00079 has all the information you need, but here are some helpful reminders.
Katie Beckett Medicaid can work together with private insurance. This could be insurance through an employer or the health insurance marketplace. Here's how it works:
- Private insurance is used first.
- If your child's private health insurance is through a health maintenance organization (HMO), the health care provider or facility must be in the HMO's network.
- If private insurance does not cover a service, Katie Beckett Medicaid may not cover it either.
- Katie Becket Medicaid always pays last.
Always ask your private insurance network what is covered, and always ask ForwardHealth Member Services what is covered by Medicaid.
How long does eligibility for Katie Beckett Medicaid last?
Once your child is enrolled in Katie Beckett Medicaid, their eligibility will be reviewed each year.
Find more information on eligibility renewals on the Renewal of Coverage webpage.