State of Wisconsin
Department of Health Services

Release 24-02
August 22, 2024

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21.1 Benefits Introduction

Medicaid covers many health care services. However, limitations apply that ensure only medically necessary services are provided.

The benefit and coverage information provided here is subject to change. The most current Medicaid coverage information is included in the ForwardHealth Online Handbook at https://www.forwardhealth.wi.gov/WIPortal/Default.aspx

This page last updated in Release Number: 09-02
Release Date: 02/23/09
Effective Date: 02/23/09


The information concerning the Medicaid program provided in this handbook release is published in accordance with: Titles XI and XIX of the Social Security Act; Parts 430 through 481 of Title 42 of the Code of Federal Regulations; Chapters 46 and 49 of the Wisconsin Statutes; and Chapters HA 3, DHS 2, 10 and 101 through 109 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code.

Notice: The content within this manual is the sole responsibility of the State of Wisconsin's Department of Health Services (DHS). This site will link to sites outside of DHS where appropriate. DHS is in no way responsible for the content of sites outside of DHS.

Publication Number: P-10030