MedicaidAdministrativeHigh impact
Prior Authorization Requests and the ForwardHealth Portal
Wisconsin Medicaid (ForwardHealth)·WI·Prior Authorization
Effective date
Nov 1, 2008
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Wisconsin is implementing a new ForwardHealth Portal system in November 2008 that allows providers to submit prior authorization requests electronically for BadgerCare Plus, Medicaid, and Wisconsin Chronic Disease Program. The new system replaces the existing Web PA process and offers enhanced features including online PA submission, decision letter viewing, and request tracking.
Action Required
By November 2008: Wisconsin providers must transition to the new ForwardHealth Portal at www.forwardhealth.wi.gov for submitting prior authorization requests for BadgerCare Plus, Medicaid, and Wisconsin Chronic Disease Program patients. Register for Portal access, train staff on the new submission process, and update workflows to use the Portal instead of the old Web PA system. Continue to maintain fax (608-221-8616 and mail backup options for PA submissions.