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HCFA letter addresses Year 2000 issue, What's new on the Medicaid web site, Wisconsin Medicaid will have new Year 2000-ready electronic billing software, Notification necessary when changing addresses
Wisconsin Medicaid (ForwardHealth)·WI·Billing
Effective date
Jul 1, 1999
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Wisconsin Medicaid is releasing new Year 2000-ready electronic billing software starting July 1999, replacing the current DOS-based system with Windows-based software. Providers must ensure their systems are Y2K compliant and update their hardware/software to meet minimum requirements for the new billing system.
Action Required
Before December 31, 1999: Billing team must obtain and implement the new Windows-based Y2K-ready electronic billing software from Wisconsin Medicaid fiscal agent. Ensure PC systems meet minimum requirements (166 MHz Pentium, 32 MB RAM, Windows 95/98/NT, 100 MB hard drive space). Contact fiscal agent for software availability. Note: Free pharmacy billing software will be discontinued due to Point of Sale implementation.