MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
Introducing the Care4Kids Program
Wisconsin Medicaid (ForwardHealth)·WI · Pediatrics·Medical Policy
Effective date
Jan 1, 2014
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Wisconsin is launching the Care4Kids program on January 1, 2014, providing coordinated healthcare services for children in out-of-home care in Southeast Wisconsin through Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. Most services will be managed through this program, but certain services like chiropractic care, pharmacy services, and non-emergency transportation will remain fee-for-service.
Action Required
By January 1, 2014: Billing team must verify enrollment for children in out-of-home care in Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Washington, and Waukesha counties using ForwardHealth Portal, WiCall, or 270/271 transactions. Network providers must contact CCHP at (800) 482-8010 for coverage policies. Out-of-network providers must call Care4Kids before providing services (within 24 hours for emergency services). Bill fee-for-service for excluded services like chiropractic, pharmacy, and transportation.