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Wisconsin Medicaid (ForwardHealth)·WI · Pharmacy·Pharmacy
Effective date
Jul 7, 1999
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Wisconsin Medicaid is implementing a new Forward ID card system and pharmacy Point of Sale (POS) electronic claims management system starting July 7, 1999, with pilot counties receiving cards at the end of July. The new cards will replace paper Medicaid ID cards and provide enhanced eligibility verification capabilities.
Action Required
By July 7, 1999: Billing team must prepare for new Forward ID card implementation and pharmacy POS system. Verify recipient eligibility every time using Enhanced Eligibility Verification System (EVS) through card reader, computer software, or existing AVR system. Retain transaction log numbers from eligibility inquiries for claim documentation. Note that photocopies of plastic cards will not be acceptable for Good Faith claims.