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Family Care began January 1 in Richland County, What you can find on the Medicaid Web site, What's new on the Medicaid Web site
Wisconsin Medicaid (ForwardHealth)·WI·Medical Policy
Effective date
Jan 1, 2001
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Wisconsin launched the Family Care pilot program in Richland County on January 1, 2001, providing comprehensive long-term care services through Care Management Organizations (CMOs). This voluntary program covers elderly (65+), physically disabled (18-64), and developmentally disabled (18-64) individuals, but excludes acute and primary care services.
Action Required
For Wisconsin practices in Richland County: Verify Family Care membership for eligible patients and understand that acute/primary care services must be billed to Wisconsin Medicaid separately, not to the Family Care CMO. Contact Aging and Disability Services of Richland County at (608) 647-2302 for provider network information.