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Assistance for Hurricane Katrina Evacuees
Wisconsin Medicaid (ForwardHealth)·WI·Medical Policy
Effective date
Sep 1, 2005
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Wisconsin Medicaid has established an expedited eligibility process for Hurricane Katrina evacuees, allowing providers to treat evacuees without insurance and seek retroactive Medicaid coverage. Providers can accept temporary identification cards and should collect specific patient information to facilitate eventual billing.
Action Required
For Hurricane Katrina evacuees: Collect specific patient information (name, SSN, DOB, previous/current address, contact info, parent/guardian info if under 18). Accept temporary Medicaid identification cards as proof of eligibility. Keep photocopies of temporary cards and delay claim submission for one week from eligibility start date. Refer uninsured evacuees to county/tribal social services for Wisconsin Medicaid application with retroactive coverage to arrival date.