The Medicaid Eligibility Handbook is divided in to eight main chapters. The chapters are presented in a logical order for understanding the policy needed to process a case:
1. General Program Requirements
This chapter describes the high level requirements to be eligible for Medicaid in Wisconsin
2. Applications and Reviews
This chapter details the what is required at application and periodic review.
3. Nonfinancial Requirements
This chapter details the nonfinancial requirements for Medicaid Eligibility such as residence, citizenship, familial relationships, etc.
4. Financial Requirements
This chapter details the financial requirements for Medicaid Eligibility such as income Income is anything you receive in cash or in kind that you can use to meet your needs for food, clothing, and shelter. and asset limits.
5. Specific Programs
Medicaid in Wisconsin has many subprograms depending on the familial relationship, disability status, age, and income limits. This chapter explains the many subprograms of Medicaid in Wisconsin.
6.Ongoing Case Management
This chapter details the necessary steps to maintain on ongoing Medicaid case after it has been approved during the application process.
7. Benefits
This chapter explains the many types of Medicaid benefits and the Forward card which is used when receiving medical care.
8. Appendix
This chapter consists of tables, worksheets, forms, and miscellaneous topics.