How to Renew Benefits for BadgerCare Plus

BadgerCare Plus is Wisconsin's state-subsidized health insurance program, affiliated with multiple health maintenance organizations (HMOs). The goals of the BadgerCare Plus program are to provide every child in Wisconsin access to affordable health insurance and to expand health insurance coverage to ensure a high percentage of Wisconsin residents have access to quality, affordable health care. Eligibility for coverage must be renewed annually based on gross income, family size and other specific circumstances, such as caregiving expenses and disability status. You can renew your BadgerCare Plus benefits online, by mail or phone. If you are enrolled in more than one state-funded program, you may be able to renew all programs at the same time online at ACCESS.wi.gov.

Things You'll Need

• Computer
• Internet
• Renewal Packet

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Instructions

Online

• 1

  Use a library or public computer, if you do not have your own, to renew your benefits.

  Register an account online at access.wi.gov.

• 2

  Enter your basic contact information, social security number, case number and gross income, and answer questions prompted by the website.

• 3

  Fax, mail or drop-off all necessary supporting documentation to your local agency office. Pertinent paper documentation may include income information (such as wage slips) and any court-ordered payments (such as child support).

• 4

  You can access this site at any time to check the status of your benefits and update changes in income or family size.

Other

• 5

  Complete the paper application mailed to you, as a second option. Accurately and thoroughly fill in the paper application.

• 6

  Send requested documentation to the address listed in the packet. You can also drop off the paper version and supporting documentation to your nearest agency office instead of mailing it.

• 7

  Call the Enrollment Services Center at 1-800-291-2002 to answer all renewal questions and provide pertinent information to a representative. You must mail, fax or drop-off any supporting documentation.

• 8

  A decision letter is mailed to your registered mailing address in regards to the state's decision on renewing your BadgerCare Plus benefits.

• 9

  Appealing the state's decision is an option if you do not agree with the results. If this occurs, a hearing is scheduled.