MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
Express Enrollment in BadgerCare Plus for Children
Wisconsin Medicaid (ForwardHealth)·WI·Medical Policy
Effective date
Feb 1, 2008
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Wisconsin is launching BadgerCare Plus in February 2008, merging existing Medicaid programs into a single program with Express Enrollment for children. Healthcare providers can use a web-based tool to temporarily enroll eligible children while full applications are processed.
Action Required
By January 14, 2008: Wisconsin providers should register at https://access.wisconsin.gov/partners/ to access the Express Enrollment web tool. Train staff on temporary enrollment process for children 18 and under with family income at or below 150% of Federal Poverty Level. Update patient registration workflows to identify BadgerCare Plus members and assist families with full application completion.