MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
ForwardHealth Holiday Schedule
Wisconsin Medicaid (ForwardHealth)·WI·Medical Policy
Effective date
Nov 23, 2017
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
ForwardHealth (Wisconsin Medicaid programs) will be closed on specific holidays in 2017-2018, affecting claim processing deadlines and payment schedules. Claims must complete processing by 6 PM on designated weekdays, and payment delays will occur when holidays fall on Mondays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays depending on the program.
Action Required
Billing team must note ForwardHealth holiday closures and adjusted payment schedules: Claims for Wisconsin Medicaid/BadgerCare Plus/SeniorCare must complete processing by 6 PM Fridays, WWWP/ADAP by 6 PM Mondays, and WCDP by 6 PM Tuesdays. Expect payment delays of one day when holidays occur on Mondays (all programs), Wednesdays (WCDP only), or Thursdays (Medicaid/BadgerCare Plus/SeniorCare only). Plan cash flow accordingly for holiday periods.