What is it?
Medicaid is a joint federal/state program established in 1965 under Title XIX of the Social Security Act to pay for medical services for people with disabilities, people 65 years and older, children and their caretakers, and pregnant women who meet the program's financial requirements.

Wisconsin Medicaid is also known as the Medical Assistance Program, Title XIX, or T19.  Wisconsin Medicaid is administered by the Department of Health and Family Services (DHFS), Division of Health Care Financing (DHCF).

BadgerCare Plus
BadgerCare Plus is a program for children under 19 years of age and families in Wisconsin who need and want health insurance.  BadgerCare Plus is for all kids, regardless of income.  BadgerCare Plus is about more than just kids.  It also offers access to comprehensive, affordable health care to many families and pregnant women in Wisconsin.

FoodShare Wisconsin
FoodShare Wisconsin helps single people, couples and families who have little money buy the food they need for good health. FoodShare benefits come on a plastic card, called the Wisconsin QUEST card that you use just like a bank card. If your household has little or no money and needs help right away, contact your local agency. You may be able to get FoodShare benefits within seven (7) days after the day that the local agency gets your signed application. To find out more about FoodShare, call 1-800-362-3002, go to dhfs.wisconsin.gov/em/customerhelp or contact your local agency.

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
If you are able to get Medicaid, you may also be able to get the special supplemental food program for women, infants and children (WIC). Pregnant women and young children may get nutritious food and health/nutrition counseling through this program. To find out more about WIC and other programs you may be able to get, contact 1-800-722-2295.

Caretaker Supplement (CTS)
Wisconsin’s Caretaker Supplement (CTS) is a cash benefit for parents who get SSI payments. Caretaker Supplement is not a Medicaid benefit.  It pays cash to eligible parents. Caretaker Supplement benefits are $250 per month for the first eligible child and $150 per month for each additional eligible child. For more information on CTS or to apply for CTS, contact your local agency.