Medicaid: News for Members
News
Get the facts about vaccines
Vaccines prevent serious illness, save lives, and protect communities. They teach the immune system to recognize and fight serious illnesses, like measles. | February 2, 2026
Call 988 for mental health support
If you are having a suicidal, mental health, and/or substance use crisis, help is a phone call away. Call 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for free, confidential support. | February 2, 2026
If you get FoodShare, get FSET
FoodShare Employment and Training (FSET) is a free program for anyone 16 and older who gets FoodShare. Learn new skills, get access to training, and find a career path. | February 2, 2026
Current COVID-19 vaccine recommendation
We continue to recommend the current COVID-19 vaccine for anyone age 6 months or older. It's covered for all eligible Medicaid members. | July 15, 2025
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
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.