In order to be eligible for Medicaid, the person applying, called the "applicant" must provide information on the households' circumstances. The household must contain at least one of the following:

• A child under the age of 19
• An individual over the age of 64
• An individual considered blink or disabled through the Social Security Administration
• A pregnant woman
• The caretaker of a minor child(ren) living in the same household

Some services that Wisconsin Medicaid covers:

• Doctor visits, including prenatal care.
• Hospital care.
• Well-child and HealthCheck visits, including immunizations (shots).
• Vision and Hearing services, including eye glasses and hearing aids.
• Prescription drugs.
• Occupational, physical and speech language therapy.
• Mental health and substance abuse therapy services.
• Dental Services.
• Transportation to Medicaid services.
• Home care services.
• Institutional care.
• Wisconsin Medicaid offers several programs to help recipients pay for their Medicare Part A and/or Part B premiums if they meet certain income and other qualifications.

People must show their Medicaid card, called a "Forward Card", to their health care provider each time they receive a service. It is the person's responsibility to make sure the provider (doctor or other health care provider) accepts Medicaid before receiving any treatment.

A person can apply for Medicaid by mail, by phone or in person. If you think you may be eligible, contact the ES Division at 608-742-9227 now. You will receive a phone or in-person appointment or a mail-in application form depending on your preference.

For more information on Medicaid, see the State of Wisconsin information site: http://www.dhfs.state.wi.us/Medicaid/