State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services

Release 25-01 February 10, 2025

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41.5 Eligibility Begin Date

BadgerCare Plus Prenatal Program eligibility begins no sooner than the first of the month in which a valid 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. is received.

Immigrants not eligible for the BadgerCare Plus Prenatal Program because they do not meet a non-financial eligibility requirement in Section 41.2 Eligibility Requirements should have Emergency Services eligibility determined according to policy in Chapter 39 Emergency Services.

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

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