MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
Introducing ForwardHealth
Wisconsin Medicaid (ForwardHealth)·WI·Medical Policy
Effective date
Oct 1, 2008
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Wisconsin is introducing ForwardHealth, a new umbrella brand for state health programs, and will launch ForwardHealth interChange in October 2008 to replace the existing Medicaid claims processing system. Providers will receive new ForwardHealth Updates for policy communications across multiple state programs including BadgerCare Plus, Medicaid, and SeniorCare.
Action Required
By October 2008: Wisconsin providers must prepare for transition to ForwardHealth interChange system for claims processing. Monitor for ForwardHealth Updates which will replace current communication methods. Continue following BadgerCare Plus Updates until system implementation is complete.