Adults and Families
Health and Welfare
BadgerCare Plus
All children in Wisconsin, at all income levels, can enroll in BadgerCare Plus at a price that is affordable to their families. BadgerCare Plus allows every Wisconsin family, regardless of their income, to have access to affordable, comprehensive health care coverage for their kids.
- In addition, BadgerCare Plus covers parents and caretakers at higher incomes levels - up to 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) - which is $36,620 for a family of 3;
- Parents with incomes up to 200% FPL who have kids in foster care;
- Pregnant women with income up to 300% FPL;
- More self-employed and farm families; and,
- Young adults who are leaving foster care when they turn 18, regardless of income.
Low-income families can enroll their children in BadgerCare Plus at no charge. Co-payments for healthcare services prescriptions range from $0.50 to $3.00 for families with lower incomes. Families with higher incomes will be required to pay reasonable monthly premiums and co-payments for certain services.
For specific information on income limits, co-payments, premiums and covered services, please visit http://www.badgercareplus.org/ 
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Dane County has an Ombudsman available to answer questions regarding accessing BadgerCare Plus, Wisconsin Medicaid and other publicly funded health care services. To reach the Ombudsman, please call 608-242-6477.
12/28/2010