Public Assistance
Public Assistance Programs Medicaid and other Health Programs The State of Wisconsin offers a number of health benefits programs for eligible children, individuals, and families. For eligibility information, call Medicaid Enrollment Services at (800) 291-2002. BadgerCare Plus www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/badgercareplus For pregnant women, children, and families who meet eligibility requirements. This plan has two tiers, depending on income. Family Planning Only Services www.dhs.wisconsin.gov Family planning and reproductive health care coverage for individuals age 15 and older. Elderly, Blind or Disabled Plans (EBD) www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/medicaid/member-info.htm Medicaid for people determined blind or disabled by the Disability Determination Bureau (DDB) or who are at least 65 years old. Medicaid Purchase Plan (MAPP) www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/medicaid/medicaid-purchase-plan.htm If you are disabled and have a Medicaid deductible, you may qualify for MAPP, which provides the standard Medicaid coverage without the deductible. You must work, be at least 18 years old, reside in Wisconsin, have countable assets less than $15,000, have a determined disability, be employed in a paid position or enrolled in a certified health and employment counseling program. Have an adjusted family income of less than 25% of the Federal Poverty Level. Wisconsin Medicaid and BadgerCare Plus Emergency Services Plan www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/badgercareplus/emergency-services.htm For people experiencing a medical emergency who otherwise cannot get Medicaid because of their citizenship or immigration status. Wisconsin Well Woman Program (WWWP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (414) 286-2133 www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/wwwp Provides mammograms and pap smears. To apply, call to schedule an appointment. SeniorCare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 657-2038 www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/seniorcare Wisconsin’s prescription drug assistance program for Wisconsin residents 65 or older who meet eligibility requirements. Health Insurance Risk-Sharing Plan (HIRSP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 822-4777 www.hirsp.org Offers health insurance to Wisconsin residents who either are unable to find adequate health insurance coverage in the private market due to medical conditions or who have lost their employer-sponsored group health insurance. Applicants are required to meet HIRSP eligibility criteria to qualify, including being under age 65 at time of application.
Burial Assistance Burial Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (888) 859-0611 www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/em/wfcapfaq.htm Call for information regarding possible financial assistance for a burial or cremation.
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