The Medicaid programs in every state include coverage for the health care needs of women who are pregnant. In Wisconsin, the program is called BadgerCare Plus for Pregnant Women. Wisconsin also has a program that covers family planning services, and one that covers breast cancer treatment. Medicaid is a public, or government run, health insurance program. It is designed to cover individuals and families that are low-income and that cannot afford to purchase a health insurance plan from a private health insurance company. Medicaid is funded, in part, by the federal government. Medicaid is also funded by the government of … Continue reading →

Medicaid in Wisconsin is called ForwardHealth. Every state has a portion of their Medicaid program that is designed to cover children who are from low-income families. In Wisconsin, this portion is called BadgerCare Plus. It covers children and families. Medicaid is a public, or government run, health insurance program. It is designed to cover individuals and families who are low-income and who cannot afford to purchase a health insurance plan from a private insurance company. Medicaid is funded by both the federal government and the government of an individual state. In Wisconsin, the Medicaid program is administered by the Wisconsin … Continue reading →

Every state has a Medicaid program. Many states simply refer to it as “Medicaid”, while other states give it a friendlier name. In Wisconsin, the Medicaid program is called ForwardHealth. The state also has a BadgerCare program. Medicaid is a public, or government run, form of health insurance. It is designed to provide health insurance coverage for individuals and families who are low-income and who cannot afford to purchase a health plan from a private insurance company. Medicaid is funded, in part, by the federal government. It is also funded by the government of an individual state. In Wisconsin, the … Continue reading →