Description | General Eligibility | How to Apply
Services | Cost | Additional Help | Contact | Language Services

Description

With the goals of assuring access to health care and improving the health of the community as a whole, the Dane County Department of Human Services provides access to a range of medical assistance services.

General Eligibility

Generally services are available to Dane County residents. See each service for additional information and links to sites that offer information regarding specific eligibility criteria.

How to Apply

See each service listed below for information regarding applying for services.

Services

BadgerCare Plus - Since February 1, 2008, all kids in Wisconsin have been able to get the health care they need at a price their families can afford through BadgerCare Plus. BadgerCare Plus allows every Wisconsin family, regardless of income, to have access to affordable, comprehensive health care coverage for their kids. In addition, BadgerCare Plus also offers coverage for more pregnant women, self-employed parents and farmers, and youth aging out of foster care. Low-income families can enroll their children into BadgerCare Plus at no charge. Co-payments for health care services range from $.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. Co-payments for health care services range from $5.00 for prescription drugs and $100.00 for a hospital stay. Under both plans, there are no co-payments for well child checkups and other preventive services. For more information about BadgerCare Plus call 1-800-362-3002.

To apply: Apply online at https://access.wisconsin.gov or call the Dane County Department of Human Services at (608) 242-7441 or email connections@co.dane.wi.us for an appointment.

Health Check - Health Check is a preventive health check-up program for anyone under the age of 21 who is currently eligible for Wisconsin Medicaid or BadgerCare. Health Check provides a head-to-toe medical exam, immunizations, eye exam, lab tests, growth and development check, hearing check, nutrition check, teen pregnancy services, and more. Assistance is provided with transportation if needed. For more information on Health Check, see the State web site at: http://dhfs.wisconsin.gov/medicaid1/recpubs/healthcheck/healthcheck.htm.

Immunizations - The full range of childhood immunizations, as well some adult immunizations, are provided on a regular basis at Public Health Clinic locations throughout Dane County. Vaccines are available to prevent many diseases that have serious complications and may even be fatal. Examples of some vaccines: measles, mumps, rubella, polio, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, Hib disease, hepatitis B, and varicella (chickenpox). Although there is no charge for most vaccines, some restrictions and costs may apply for some. For more information on Public Health Clinics, please see the Public Health Madison Dane County website.

Medicaid - Wisconsin Medicaid is a joint federal/state program that pays for medical services for people with disabilities, people 65 years of age and older, children and their caretakers, and pregnant women who meet the program's financial requirements. For more information on Wisconsin Medicaid, see the State web site at: http://dhfs.wisconsin.gov/medicaid/index.htm.

To apply: Apply online at https://access.wisconsin.gov or call the Dane County Department of Human Services at (608) 242-7441 or email connections@co.dane.wi.us for an appointment.

Applications for medical assistance may be processed through the mail. Appointments may be requested but are not required.

Ombudsman - Dane County has an Ombudsman available to answer questions regarding eligibility and accessing Medicaid and other publicly funded health care services.

Ombudsman: (608) 242-6477

SeniorCare - SeniorCare is Wisconsin's prescription drug assistance program for Wisconsin residents who are 65 years of age or older who meet eligibility requirements. All participants must pay a nominal annual enrollment fee. All seniors are subject to certain out-of-pocket expenses depending on their annual income. For more information on SeniorCare, see the State web site at: http://dhfs.wisconsin.gov/seniorCare/index.htm.

To apply: Contact the Dane County Department of Human Services, Area Agency on Aging at (608) 261-9930.

Wisconsin Well Woman Program (WWWP) - WWWP is a statewide program that provides free or low cost health screenings, diagnostic tests and referrals related to heart disease, breast cancer, cervical cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, depression, and domestic abuse for eligible women. Program enrollment is completed over the phone and an enrollment packet is mailed to participants with instructions about how to schedule their clinic appointments. Transportation to and from appointments is also available. All materials are available in Spanish.

To apply: Contact the Madison/Dane County Public Health Department at (608) 242-6392.

Cost

While there is no charge for most services, some do require an enrollment fee or have other costs based on a sliding fee scale. These are indicated in the Services section where appropriate.

Additional Help

2005 Community Resource Guide - This guide offers local Dane County information on: alcohol and other drug abuse programs, building inspectors, child care, community centers and sites, community services, consumer protection agencies, dental, legal services, and more.

2-1-1 Information and Referral Database - This link is to the United Way of Dane County's searchable Information and Referral database. This can provide assistance in looking for resources for food, housing, and more.

Contact

Connections Phone Line at: (608) 242-7441 or email connections@co.dane.wi.us
To apply online: https://access.wisconsin.gov

Language Services

For more information on Language Services, please visit our Language Services page.