Economic Support

• Medicaid

• BadgerCare

• Family Planning Waiver (FPWP)

• Healthy Start

• Food Share

• Food Share Eligibility

• Food Share Benefits

• Home Energy Plus

Medicaid

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.

The purpose of Wisconsin Medicaid is to provide reimbursement for and assure the availability of appropriate medical care to persons who meet the criteria for Medicaid.

http://dhs.wisconsin.gov/MEDICAID/

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BadgerCare

Badger Care is a Medicaid program that provides health care coverage for uninsured, low income working families with children. 

http://dhs.wisconsin.gov/badgercareplus/

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Family Planning Waiver (FPWP)

The Family Planning Waiver is a Medicaid Program for women between the ages of 15 and 44, that have an income at or below the 185% poverty level and are not currently receiving Badger Care, Healthy Start or Wisconsin Medicaid.  Under the FPWP, certain family planning services and supplies are included. 

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Healthy Start

Healthy Start is a Medicaid Program that pays for medical care for pregnant women, babies and children under 19 years of age.  It covers most babies until they are one year of age, even if the family’s income increases.  Families with health insurance may apply.

http://service.govdelivery.com/docs/WICLARK/WICLARK_330/WICLARK_330_20060725_en.pdf

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Food Share

The Food Share Program, previously known as Food Stamp Program,  helps people who have limited money buy the food they need for good health.  Eligibility for the program is determined and benefits are deposited into a participant’s account using and Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) system, and are spent using a debit card called the Wisconsin QUEST Card. 

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this agency is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, political beliefs or disability.  This agency is an equal opportunity provider.  

To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, DC  20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TTY).  USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.  

Food Share Handbook

http://www.emhandbooks.wi.gov/fsh/

Program Information

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Food Share Elgibility

Food Share Eligibility is for individuals or families, people of all ages who are employed but have low incomes, are living on small or fixed incomes, have lost their jobs, retired or have disabilities and cannot work.  For a participant to be eligible, they must file an application, interview with an agency worker, meet basic eligibility rules, provide proof of eligibility and in some cases register for work. 

Eligibility Information

http://dhfs.wisconsin.gov/foodshare/fseligibility.htm

Access to Eligibility Support Services

https://access.wisconsin.gov/access/

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Food Share Benefits

Food Share benefit amounts are based on household size and monthly net income after deductions.  The lower the net income, the more benefits a household may receive.  Only families with very little or no monthly net income will get the maximum amount of benefits. 

Benefit Information

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Home Energy Plus

Home Energy Plus includes the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program and the Weatherization Program is a one-time payment each heating season (October 1 through May 15).  It is intended to help pay a portion of heating costs and is not intended to pay the total annual heating cost.  The amount of the heating assistance benefit varies according to household size, income level and household heating costs.  Electric Assistance (non-heating) may also be available. 

Who is eligible?

Eligibility for the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance (WHEAP) and Weatherization services is determined if the gross income for the last three months.  To find out the current income guidelines, contact the Department of Health and Human Services at 715-284-4301 or 1-877-498-6448.

More Information and How to Apply call 1-866-432-8947 (1-866-HEATWIS) or

www.homeenergyplus.wi.gov or, contact the Department of Health and Human Services.  

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