MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
New Forward ID card implementation delayed
Wisconsin Medicaid (ForwardHealth)·WI·Medical Policy
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Wisconsin Medicaid has delayed the implementation of new Forward ID cards that were scheduled to begin in late March 1999. Recipients will continue to receive monthly paper ID cards, and providers should continue using existing eligibility verification methods until the new cards are implemented later in the year.
Action Required
Continue using current eligibility verification processes: review recipients' paper ID cards and verify eligibility through existing EVS methods including Provider Services, Automated Voice Response System, Dial-Up system, or commercial verification vendors. Monitor for upcoming notifications about new implementation dates.