MedicaidAdministrativeLow impact
Governor announces agreement on BadgerCare, Wisconsin Medicaid enhances services for providers, Fixing Y2K - critical to the health of Wisconsin's citizens, Voice mail replaces field reps' answering service, Questions from Recipients about Medicaid Eligibility and Services?
Wisconsin Medicaid (ForwardHealth)·WI·Medical Policy
Effective date
Jul 1, 1999
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Wisconsin BadgerCare program launches July 1999, expanding Medicaid coverage to 46,000 low-income working families. Wisconsin Medicaid enhanced their phone systems with improved AVR (1-800-WIS-ELIG) and Provider Services (800-947-9627) effective March 24, 1999, plus implemented voice mail for field representatives starting April 1, 1999.
Action Required
Wisconsin providers should update contact information for Medicaid services: Use 1-800-WIS-ELIG for eligibility verification (available 24/7), call 800-947-9627 for policy/billing questions, and note that field representative calls now go to voice mail starting April 1999. Ensure Y2K compliance for all computer systems and medical equipment.