MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
Family Care and IRIS Expand in Adams County
Wisconsin Medicaid (ForwardHealth)·WI·Medical Policy
Effective date
Jul 1, 2018
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Family Care and IRIS long-term care programs are expanding to Adams County, Wisconsin effective July 1, 2018. Providers must be part of specific MCO networks or meet IRIS qualifications to render services, and all services require authorization before being rendered.
Action Required
By July 1, 2018: Providers serving Adams County Medicaid patients must join approved MCO networks (Care Wisconsin 800-963-0035 or Inclusa 877-622-6700) for Family Care services, or complete IRIS provider agreements with certified consultant agencies. Always verify patient enrollment before rendering services using WiCall (800-947-3544) or ForwardHealth Portal, and ensure all services are authorized by the MCO or IRIS consultant before provision. Failure to obtain authorization will result in claim denials.