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Announcing Wisconsin Medicaid's companion document for the HIPAA-compliant 270/271 health care eligibility inquiry and response transaction
Wisconsin Medicaid (ForwardHealth)·WI·Medical Policy
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Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Wisconsin Medicaid has released a companion document for HIPAA-compliant 270/271 electronic health care eligibility inquiry and response transactions. This document provides Wisconsin Medicaid-specific requirements for submitting eligibility inquiries and interpreting responses, with implementation dates to be announced later.
Action Required
When implementation dates are announced: Billing team should download the Wisconsin Medicaid companion document from www.dhfs.state.wi.us/medicaid/ and review requirements for 270/271 eligibility transactions. Update eligibility verification processes to comply with Wisconsin Medicaid-specific formatting requirements. Call Provider Services at (800) 947-9627 for paper copies if needed.