MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
Recommended System Requirements for ForwardHealth Portal and PES Users
Wisconsin Medicaid (ForwardHealth)·WI·Medical Policy
Effective date
Oct 1, 2008
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Wisconsin's ForwardHealth system is implementing new technical requirements for accessing their provider portal and electronic billing software. Providers must ensure their computer systems meet minimum specifications including internet speeds of 768 Kbps upload/128 Kbps download, specific operating systems, and compatible browsers before the October 2008 implementation.
Action Required
Before October 2008: IT staff must verify all computers used for ForwardHealth Portal and PES billing meet minimum requirements: 500MHz processor, 256MB RAM, 100MB free disk space, Windows XP or higher, Internet Explorer 6.0+ or Firefox 1.5+. Upgrade internet connection to minimum 768 Kbps upload/128 Kbps download speeds. Test system compatibility before ForwardHealth interChange implementation to avoid billing disruptions.