BadgerCare Plus is a state/federal program that provides health coverage for Wisconsin families and individuals living in poverty. For further information about the BadgerCare Plus program: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/badgercareplus/index.htm

Medicaid is a state/federal program that provides health coverage for Wisconsin residents that are elderly, blind or disabled (EBD). For further information about the Medicaid program: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/medicaid/

Health Insurance Marketplace is a way to find health coverage that fits your budget and meets your needs www.healthcare.gov.  A brochure that explains how to apply for insurance through the marketplace can be found here.

There are four ways to apply for benefits:

• Online: AccessWisconsin.gov

• Phone (888)794-5556 Capital Consortium Toll-Free Number

  • Hours of Operation: M, T, W, F: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Second Thursday of each month: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

• Mail: Call (608)742-9227 to request that an application be mailed

• Local Agency: 111 East Mullett Street, Portage, WI 53901

COLUMBIA COUNTY ECONOMIC SUPPORT OFFICE HOURS

Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

• Appointments can be scheduled outside of normal office hours upon request.

• Spanish speaking interpreters are available on site.

• Interpreters for other languages can be made available upon request.