Our main message is to continue to encourage families to enroll in BadgerCare+, as there continues to be no change in eligibility for children. Included in the DHS statement was a comment that there are no changes for children currently on BadgerCare+.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced these and other changes to the BadgerCare+ program that will go into affect on July 1, 2012.
Some adults who receive BadgerCare+ may see an increase or new monthly premium payment if their income is above 133% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). Some families who have access to coverage through an employer will no longer be eligible. Other families, depending on how much of the cost is covered by the employer, will remain eligible but will be subjected to higher premiums. An adult who receives BadgerCare+ must report any income changes within 10 days with documented proof.
Some adults who receive BadgerCare+ may see an increase or new monthly premium payment if their income is above 133% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). Some families who have access to coverage through an employer will no longer be eligible. Other families, depending on how much of the cost is covered by the employer, will remain eligible but will be subjected to higher premiums. An adult who receives BadgerCare+ must report any income changes within 10 days with documented proof.
Families currently enrolled in BadgerCare+ will receive a letter this month outlining the changes. A letter will also be sent in mid-June that will provide details about the changes as they specifically affect each family. If a family has had a recent move, it is important to assure that any mailings are sent to the correct address. Updates to addresses can be completed online at access.wi.gov or by calling the toll free, regional phone number for your county as follows:
Richland and Sauk Counties: 1-888-794-5556 TTY: 711 (Capital Consortium)
Crawford, Grant, Green, Iowa and Lafayette Counties: 1-888-794-5780 TTY: 711 (Southern Consortium)
Vernon County: 1-888-627-0430 TTY: 711 (Western Regional Office for Economic Assistance)
For more information about the announced changes:
DHS updates page
Journal Sentinel article
Wisconsin State Journal article
Wisconsin Council Children and Families' blog--
Jean Nothnagel
Covering Kids & Families-Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin-Madison
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