Loss of BadgerCare

Losing state Medicaid insurance, BadgerCare, or Forward health insurance can be a challenging and stressful experience, as it can result in limited access to healthcare services and increased financial burden for individuals and families. Transition Health Benefits is here to help. Click here to access the WI Medicaid website to check your status.

Important Updates on BadgerCare, Medicaid, and ForwardHealth

As part of the Public Health Emergency unwinding, there have been changes to BadgerCare, Medicaid, and ForwardHealth—all of which refer to the same program in Wisconsin.

To ensure you maintain your coverage, it’s important to stay informed and take the necessary steps.

• Check your Medicaid/BadgerCare status online – Click here

• Complete your health insurance renewal to keep your Medicaid benefits – Click here

Please note: Medicaid renewals resumed between April 2023 and April 2024, and many individuals are required to take action to retain their benefits. Click here to learn more about the PHE unwinding process.

If you have questions or need assistance, our team at THB is here to help. Call us at (262) 784-7344 for personalized support.

COVID-19 Public Health Emergency: What You Need to Know

As the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency comes to an end, there are several important updates and resources available to help you understand what’s changing and how it may affect your coverage.

Key Resources and Updates:

• CMS Waivers & Flexibilities: Learn about the transition forward and what it means for healthcare programs.Click here to read more.

• What the End of the PHE Means for Coverage: Find out who may be affected and what steps to take. Click here to learn more.

• Wisconsin DHS: Keeping Wisconsin Covered: Explore how the Department of Health Services is supporting residents. Click here to read the full update.

• BadgerCare Plus Federal Poverty Level (FPL) Income Chart: Review current income eligibility guidelines. Click here to view the chart.

• Verification Letters from DHS: Income verification letters will be mailed—see what to expect. Click here to view a sample letter.

• Wisconsin DHS News Releases: Stay up to date with the latest information. Click here to read all news releases.

• Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Report: Understand the broader impact of the PHE ending on millions. Click here to read the report.

• Google’s Medicaid Navigation Support: Learn how Google is helping people through redetermination. Click here to explore the resource.

• Medicaid/BadgerCare Renewals: Members should wait to receive their renewal packet before taking action. Click here to learn more.

If you have questions or need assistance, the team at THB is here to help guide you through the transition. Call us at (262) 784-7344 for support.