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Resources to Help Families Apply for BadgerCare+
Estimation of a family's eligibility for BadgerCare+ can be determined by an online screener. Go to access.wi.gov and click on ‘Am I Eligible?’ Often, families need extra assistance applying for BadgerCare+, such as:
- Completing a paper or an online application
- Submitting verification documents (e.g. copies of check stubs or photo IDs)
- Understanding the enrollment process and what they need to apply
- Identifying necessary documents
What to Expect When Applying fact sheet.
Connecting Families to BadgerCare+
Community partners, such as schools, non-profit organizations, and clinics, very often help individuals apply for BadgerCare+. Here are some key application resources:
- To find your county office and schedule an appointment, see this list of Income Maintenance (BadgerCare+ Enrollment) Agencies.
- Practice filling out an online application on the Access TRAINING website: https://trn.access.wisconsin.gov/
- Help families fill out a REAL application at https://access.wisconsin.gov/. Click on 'Apply for Benefits.'
- Referral to community organization examples (Milwaukee; Madison)
Express Enrollment
This is a way to quickly and temporarily enroll low-income children in BadgerCare+. Entities must complete a specific application process to become Express Enrollment providers. Families must complete a full application after doing Express Enrollment.
- Practice filling out an online Express Enrollment application on this TRAINING website.
- Directions-Express Enrollment
- Form-Express Enrollment