22-02 Version of 25.1 Application

Anyone has the right to apply for BadgerCare Plus; however, people younger than 18 years old must have a parent, caretaker relative, or a legal guardian apply for BadgerCare Plus on their behalf unless they are living independently. In situations where a legal guardian, parent, or caretaker is absent, an adult acting responsibly may apply on behalf of a person who is younger than 18 years old. Individuals younger than 18 years of age have the right to apply for Family Planning Only Services on their own behalf even if not living independently.

The applicantA request for BadgerCare Plus coverage. The request must be on the Department's or Federally-facilitated Marketplace’s application, registration form or account transfer (from Federally-facilitated Marketplace) and must contain name, address, and a valid signature. The applicant must submit a signed and completed application form to complete the application process. may be assisted by any person they choose in completing an applicationA request for BadgerCare Plus coverage. The request must be on the Department's application or registration form and must contain name, address, and a valid signature. The applicant must submit a signed and completed application form to complete the application process..

Anyone who expresses interest in applying should be encouraged to file an application as soon as possible (see Section 25.2 Application Methods).

The agency must provide a Notice of Assignment: Child Support, Family Support, Maintenance and Medical Support form (DWSP-2477) and Good Cause Notice (DCF-P-5600) to each applicant with children applying for BadgerCare Plus, with the exception of applicants who apply via ACCESS or to anyone who requests either of these.

People open for non-health care program(s) who want to enroll in a health care program must sign an application or program request for health care. If the person or someone else in the household is already open for a health care program, they can request another health care program without a new application or new signature.

Example 1:

Tim and Carrie are married. When Tim applies for health care, he indicates that he is requesting health care for himself, but Carrie is not requesting health care. Tim is determined eligible for BadgerCare Plus. Four months later, Carrie decides that she would also like to enroll in BadgerCare Plus. Carrie does not need to submit a new application or new signature. She can contact the IM agency to request BadgerCare Plus.

Note:

An application can be filed on behalf of a deceased person. If the application is filed within the same calendar month as the date of death or within the three months after the date of death, the application should be processed as if the applicant were alive. If the application is filed more than four months after the date of death, they are not eligible.

This page last updated in Release Number: 22-02
Release Date: 08/01/2022
Effective Date: 08/01/2022