All Insurance Policy Changes (Page 427)

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Claim Submission Deadline and Exceptions
Wisconsin Medicaid (ForwardHealth)·Identified Jun 20, 2026
The policy content appears to be incomplete or corrupted, showing only placeholder text (-- 1 of 6 -- through -- 6 of 6 --) without actual policy details. Unable to analyze specific changes to claim submission deadlines and exceptions.
Low impact
Medicaid Copayments — Effective January 1, 1998
Wisconsin Medicaid (ForwardHealth)·Effective Jan 1, 1998
This policy change establishes Medicaid copayment requirements effective January 1, 1998. The policy content appears to be missing from the provided information, preventing detailed analysis of specific billing impacts.
Low impact
Wisconsin Medicaid and SSI children: Questions and Answers, Medicaid HMO information, Medicaid fiscal agent (EDS) professional relations representatives list
Wisconsin Medicaid (ForwardHealth)·Identified Jun 20, 2026
This policy document appears to be incomplete or corrupted, showing only placeholder text (-- 1 of 6 -- through -- 6 of 6 --) without actual policy content. The document is supposed to contain Wisconsin Medicaid and SSI children information, including HMO details and fiscal agent representative lists, but no actionable content is visible.
Low impact
Wisconsin Medicaid redesigns publications, Important information for timely prior authorization review and claims payment
Wisconsin Medicaid (ForwardHealth)·Identified Jun 20, 2026
The policy document appears to be corrupted or improperly formatted, containing mostly garbled text and symbols rather than readable policy content. No specific changes to prior authorization requirements, billing codes, or procedures can be determined from this document.
Medium impact
New fee schedules and order form
Wisconsin Medicaid (ForwardHealth)·Effective Jul 1, 1998
Wisconsin Medicaid has revised fee schedules due to July 1, 1998 maximum allowable fee increases and added six new service-specific fee schedules. Providers must bill their usual and customary charges for most services, with reimbursement being the lesser of the billed amount or maximum allowable fee.
Medium impact
Medicaid copayments
Wisconsin Medicaid (ForwardHealth)·Effective Jan 1, 1998
Wisconsin Medicaid updated copayment amounts to federal maximums effective January 1998, with specific copayment rates for different services ranging from $0.50 to $3.00. Providers must collect copayments when billing but cannot deny services if patients cannot pay, and copayments are automatically deducted from Medicaid reimbursements.
Low impact
Corrections to August Medicaid Update, Questions frequently asked by providers
Wisconsin Medicaid (ForwardHealth)·Identified Jun 20, 2026
The policy document appears to be corrupted or illegible, containing mostly garbled text and symbols. No meaningful policy changes, billing codes, or actionable information can be extracted from this document.
Medium impact
Wisconsin Birth to 3 program, Special managed care programs list
Wisconsin Medicaid (ForwardHealth)·Effective Oct 1, 1998
Wisconsin Medicaid providers must identify, refer within 2 working days, and coordinate care for children ages birth to 3 with developmental delays or disabilities to county Birth to 3 agencies. Providers must bill insurance first, then Medicaid, then the county agency for Birth to 3 services included in a child's IFSP.
Medium impact
What's new with special managed care
Wisconsin Medicaid (ForwardHealth)·Identified Jun 20, 2026
I cannot analyze this policy change because the actual policy content was not provided. Only metadata about a Wisconsin ForwardHealth policy titled 'What's new with special managed care' was given, but the full text containing the specific changes, codes, and requirements is missing.
Low impact
New Medicaid ID card training session and vendor fair
Wisconsin Medicaid (ForwardHealth)·Identified Jun 20, 2026
Wisconsin Medicaid is conducting training sessions and a vendor fair for new Medicaid ID cards. This appears to be an informational notice about training opportunities rather than a policy change affecting billing procedures.
Medium impact
DHFS reorganizes Division of Health, How to read a Medicaid fee schedule, Wisconsin Medicaid expands Automated Voice Response system for providers
Wisconsin Medicaid (ForwardHealth)·Identified Jun 20, 2026
Wisconsin Medicaid reorganized into two divisions and updated their fee schedule reading instructions and Automated Voice Response system. This provides guidance on understanding Medicaid fee schedules and accessing enhanced eligibility verification services.
Medium impact
Appeal procedures for denied or modified prior authorization (PA) requests, Reminder for Milwaukee Medicaid providers, Wisconsin Medicaid professional relations representatives map
Wisconsin Medicaid (ForwardHealth)·Effective Dec 1, 1998
Wisconsin Medicaid has established formal appeal procedures for denied or modified prior authorization requests. Providers can submit amendment requests for modified PAs within two weeks or resubmit new PA requests for denials with additional documentation.
Medium impact
Waiver allows Wisconsin Partnership programs to cover all Medicaid services
Wisconsin Medicaid (ForwardHealth)·Effective Jan 1, 1999
Wisconsin Partnership special managed care programs will now cover all Medicaid services under a Section 1115 Waiver. Providers must now bill Elder Care Partnership and CLA/Partnership directly through their fiscal agent InsurTec instead of Wisconsin Medicaid fee-for-service for previously excluded services like hospitalizations, x-rays, and lab work.
Medium impact
Wisconsin Medicaid is moving from paper to plastic identification cards, Provider sources for Medicaid information, Medicaid recipient certifying county and tribal human or social services departments
Wisconsin Medicaid (ForwardHealth)·Effective Mar 31, 1999
Wisconsin Medicaid is transitioning from paper to plastic magnetic stripe identification cards, starting with a pilot program in 10 counties in March 1999, followed by statewide implementation. Providers must continue accepting both paper and plastic cards and verify eligibility using existing systems or new magnetic stripe readers.
Medium impact
Wisconsin Medicaid will be ready for year 2000, Wisconsin Medicaid is now on the web, Revised list of commercial verification vendors, Additional Forward card training scheduled, Commonly asked questions about the new Medicaid ID card (Forward cards)
Wisconsin Medicaid (ForwardHealth)·Effective Mar 1, 1999
Wisconsin Medicaid is implementing new plastic ID cards (Forward cards) with magnetic stripe readers for eligibility verification and launching a web-based portal. The system will remain Y2K compliant with no changes required to current date formatting on claims.
Low impact
Governor announces agreement on BadgerCare, Wisconsin Medicaid enhances services for providers, Fixing Y2K - critical to the health of Wisconsin's citizens, Voice mail replaces field reps' answering service, Questions from Recipients about Medicaid Eligibility and Services?
Wisconsin Medicaid (ForwardHealth)·Effective Jul 1, 1999
Wisconsin BadgerCare program launches July 1999, expanding Medicaid coverage to 46,000 low-income working families. Wisconsin Medicaid enhanced their phone systems with improved AVR (1-800-WIS-ELIG) and Provider Services (800-947-9627) effective March 24, 1999, plus implemented voice mail for field representatives starting April 1, 1999.
Medium impact
New Forward ID card implementation delayed
Wisconsin Medicaid (ForwardHealth)·Identified Jun 20, 2026
Wisconsin Medicaid has delayed the implementation of new Forward ID cards that were scheduled to begin in late March 1999. Recipients will continue to receive monthly paper ID cards, and providers should continue using existing eligibility verification methods until the new cards are implemented later in the year.
Medium impact
Wisconsin Medicaid available on the web, Computer systems and Y2K, State launches Medicaid outstationing initiative, Professional relations reps voice mail reminder, Address correction
Wisconsin Medicaid (ForwardHealth)·Effective Apr 1, 1999
Wisconsin Medicaid launched a new website for providers and recipients, implemented Y2K compliance requirements for billing systems, and established outstation sites for convenient Medicaid eligibility determinations. Providers must ensure their billing software is Y2K compliant to continue submitting claims.
High impact
HCFA letter addresses Year 2000 issue, What's new on the Medicaid web site, Wisconsin Medicaid will have new Year 2000-ready electronic billing software, Notification necessary when changing addresses
Wisconsin Medicaid (ForwardHealth)·Effective Jul 1, 1999
Wisconsin Medicaid is releasing new Year 2000-ready electronic billing software starting July 1999, replacing the current DOS-based system with Windows-based software. Providers must ensure their systems are Y2K compliant and update their hardware/software to meet minimum requirements for the new billing system.
High impact
Commonly asked questions about the enhanced Eligibility Verification System, Forward card and pharmacy POS pilots will begin in July, Contingency planning for Y2K issues, What's new on the Medicaid web site, and Reference guide to responses from AVR and commercial eligibility verification vendors
Wisconsin Medicaid (ForwardHealth)·Effective Jul 7, 1999
Wisconsin Medicaid is implementing a new Forward ID card system and pharmacy Point of Sale (POS) electronic claims management system starting July 7, 1999, with pilot counties receiving cards at the end of July. The new cards will replace paper Medicaid ID cards and provide enhanced eligibility verification capabilities.
High impact
Commonly asked questions about BadgerCare, Medicaid restricts billing recipients, Y2K-ready electronic billing software is available, what's new on the Medicaid web site, BadgerCare program summary
Wisconsin Medicaid (ForwardHealth)·Effective Jul 1, 1999
Wisconsin Medicaid and BadgerCare policy update clarifies that providers are prohibited from billing recipients for covered services under federal and state law, with penalties including termination, fines up to $25,000, and imprisonment. The policy also introduces BadgerCare program coverage starting July 1999 and updates Y2K-ready electronic billing software requirements.
Medium impact
Birth to 3 and natural environments, Y2K on the web, What's new on the Medicaid web site, State launches the BadgerCare web site, Newborn Report form address change, Additional Forward card training sessions/vendor fairs scheduled, BadgerCare Help Index
Wisconsin Medicaid (ForwardHealth)·Effective Aug 1, 1999
Wisconsin Medicaid now requires providers to submit a copy of the child's current Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) with all prior authorization requests for children aged birth to 36 months. Additionally, the Newborn Report Form must now be sent to a new address.
High impact
Medicaid and BadgerCare recipients statewide receive Forward ID cards, Provider questions about BadgerCare, Are you prepared for the Year 2000? Revised procedures due to Forward card implementation and Eligibility Verification System (EVS) enhancements, What's new on the Medicaid web site, Clarification for Birth to 3 and natural environments, Medicaid Managed Care HMOs/program list, Automated Voice Response (AVR) Quick Reference Guide
Wisconsin Medicaid (ForwardHealth)·Effective Oct 31, 1999
Wisconsin Medicaid is implementing new Forward ID cards statewide by October 1999 to replace monthly paper cards for all Medicaid and BadgerCare recipients. Providers must update their eligibility verification systems and procedures to work with the new plastic cards and enhanced Eligibility Verification System (EVS).
Low impact
Year 2000 — an opportunity to focus on contingency planning, Wisconsin Medicaid is Year 2000 ready, Reminder about who providers call if they have questions, Social Security Offices, What's new of the Medicaid web site, Attachment 1: President's Council on Year 2000 Conversation
Wisconsin Medicaid (ForwardHealth)·Identified Jun 20, 2026
This document appears to be a corrupted Year 2000 contingency planning notice from Wisconsin Medicaid dated 1999, discussing Y2K readiness and system preparations. The content is largely unreadable due to formatting corruption and does not contain current billing policy information.
Medium impact
Claims billing deadline and the Year 2000; Change in claims submission deadlines for last week of 1999; Wisconsin Medicaid/BadgerCare Year 2000 Contingency Plan; Time for influenza and pneumonia vaccines; Revised commercial eligibility verification list; What's new on the Medicaid web site
Wisconsin Medicaid (ForwardHealth)·Effective Dec 29, 1999
Wisconsin Medicaid is moving the final 1999 claims processing deadline from December 31 to December 29 at noon as a Y2K precaution. The policy emphasizes that Y2K system problems will not excuse late claim submissions beyond the standard 365-day deadline.

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Claim Submission Deadline and Exceptions

Medicaid Copayments — Effective January 1, 1998

Wisconsin Medicaid and SSI children: Questions and Answers, Medicaid HMO information, Medicaid fiscal agent (EDS) professional relations representatives list

Wisconsin Medicaid redesigns publications, Important information for timely prior authorization review and claims payment

New fee schedules and order form

Medicaid copayments

Corrections to August Medicaid Update, Questions frequently asked by providers

Wisconsin Birth to 3 program, Special managed care programs list

What's new with special managed care

New Medicaid ID card training session and vendor fair

DHFS reorganizes Division of Health, How to read a Medicaid fee schedule, Wisconsin Medicaid expands Automated Voice Response system for providers

Appeal procedures for denied or modified prior authorization (PA) requests, Reminder for Milwaukee Medicaid providers, Wisconsin Medicaid professional relations representatives map

Waiver allows Wisconsin Partnership programs to cover all Medicaid services

Wisconsin Medicaid is moving from paper to plastic identification cards, Provider sources for Medicaid information, Medicaid recipient certifying county and tribal human or social services departments

Wisconsin Medicaid will be ready for year 2000, Wisconsin Medicaid is now on the web, Revised list of commercial verification vendors, Additional Forward card training scheduled, Commonly asked questions about the new Medicaid ID card (Forward cards)

Governor announces agreement on BadgerCare, Wisconsin Medicaid enhances services for providers, Fixing Y2K - critical to the health of Wisconsin's citizens, Voice mail replaces field reps' answering service, Questions from Recipients about Medicaid Eligibility and Services?

New Forward ID card implementation delayed

Wisconsin Medicaid available on the web, Computer systems and Y2K, State launches Medicaid outstationing initiative, Professional relations reps voice mail reminder, Address correction

HCFA letter addresses Year 2000 issue, What's new on the Medicaid web site, Wisconsin Medicaid will have new Year 2000-ready electronic billing software, Notification necessary when changing addresses

Commonly asked questions about the enhanced Eligibility Verification System, Forward card and pharmacy POS pilots will begin in July, Contingency planning for Y2K issues, What's new on the Medicaid web site, and Reference guide to responses from AVR and commercial eligibility verification vendors

Commonly asked questions about BadgerCare, Medicaid restricts billing recipients, Y2K-ready electronic billing software is available, what's new on the Medicaid web site, BadgerCare program summary

Birth to 3 and natural environments, Y2K on the web, What's new on the Medicaid web site, State launches the BadgerCare web site, Newborn Report form address change, Additional Forward card training sessions/vendor fairs scheduled, BadgerCare Help Index

Year 2000 — an opportunity to focus on contingency planning, Wisconsin Medicaid is Year 2000 ready, Reminder about who providers call if they have questions, Social Security Offices, What's new of the Medicaid web site, Attachment 1: President's Council on Year 2000 Conversation

Claims billing deadline and the Year 2000; Change in claims submission deadlines for last week of 1999; Wisconsin Medicaid/BadgerCare Year 2000 Contingency Plan; Time for influenza and pneumonia vaccines; Revised commercial eligibility verification list; What's new on the Medicaid web site