Government Benefits Available to Wisconsin Citizens
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Popular Benefits in Wisconsin
Wisconsin BadgerCare Plus
Children's Health in WI
BadgerCare Plus is a health insurance program that helps low-income children, pregnant people, and adults in Wisconsin. BadgerCare Plus is funded by Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
Benefits covered through BadgerCare Plus include:
• Routine check-ups
• Doctor and clinic visits
• Urgent care and emergency room visits
• Hospital care and outpatient care
• Prescriptions
• Immunizations
• Dental and vision care
• Laboratory and X-ray services
• Medical supplies and equipment
Wisconsin Head Start
Family and Children Services in WI
Head Start is a Federal program that promotes the school readiness of children from birth to age five from low-income families by enhancing their cognitive, social, and emotional development. Head Start programs provide a learning environment that supports children's growth in many areas such as language, literacy, and social and emotional development. Head Start emphasizes the role of parents as their child's first and most important teacher. These programs help build relationships with families that support family well-being and many other important areas.
Many Head Start programs also provide Early Head Start, which serves infants, toddlers, and pregnant women and their families who have incomes below the Federal poverty level.
Wisconsin Medicaid
Medicaid and Medicare in WI
Wisconsin Medicaid is a health insurance program for people aged 65 or older or those who are blind or have disabilities.
Some benefits covered through Wisconsin Medicaid may include:
• Routine check-ups
• Doctor and clinic visits
• Urgent care and emergency room visits
• Hospital care and outpatient care
• Prescriptions
• Immunizations
• Dental and vision care
• Laboratory and X-ray services
• Medical supplies and equipmentSome Medicaid programs also cover long-term care services, such as:
• Care/case management
• Community support programs
• Skilled nursing services
• Specialized medical equipment and supplies
• Supportive home care