MedicaidPrior AuthMedium impact
Birth to 3 and natural environments, Y2K on the web, What's new on the Medicaid web site, State launches the BadgerCare web site, Newborn Report form address change, Additional Forward card training sessions/vendor fairs scheduled, BadgerCare Help Index
Wisconsin Medicaid (ForwardHealth)·WI · Pediatrics, Family Medicine·Medical Policy
Effective date
Aug 1, 1999
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Wisconsin Medicaid now requires providers to submit a copy of the child's current Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) with all prior authorization requests for children aged birth to 36 months. Additionally, the Newborn Report Form must now be sent to a new address.
Action Required
Immediately: For all prior authorization requests for children birth to 36 months, billing team must submit a copy of the child's current IFSP with the request. If IFSP already submitted with previous PA, reference that PA number. If no IFSP exists, provide written justification. Update Newborn Report Form mailing address to: Newborn Mailing, Recipient Services, PO Box 6470, Madison, WI 53716.