MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
ForwardHealth Holiday Schedule
Wisconsin Medicaid (ForwardHealth)·WI·Medical Policy
Effective date
Nov 28, 2013
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
ForwardHealth announces holiday closures for 2013-2014 with specific claim submission deadlines and payment schedule changes. Electronic claims can be submitted anytime, but processing deadlines vary by program, with delays when holidays fall on Mondays or consecutive Tuesday/Wednesday holidays.
Action Required
Before November 28, 2013: Billing team must note ForwardHealth holiday schedule and adjust claim submission timing accordingly. Submit Medicaid/BadgerCare Plus/SeniorCare claims by Friday 6:00 PM for processing cycle inclusion. Contact clearinghouse vendors for their holiday schedules. Expect payment delays when holidays occur on Mondays (one day delay) or consecutive Tuesday/Wednesday holidays (specific delays outlined for December 2013/January 2014).