On behalf of Jamie Kuhn, Wisconsin Medicaid Director, you are invited to attend a briefing on upcoming changes to BadgerCare Plus and other Wisconsin Medicaid programs that may affect one in four Wisconsinites. Staff from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services will provide updates on program eligibility, operational changes, agency readiness, partner outreach, and engagement opportunities. The agenda is attached. Mark your calendar and plan to attend.

When: Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at 1 p.m.

Where: Zoom meeting

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Meeting URL: https://dhswi.zoomgov.com/j/1607480003

Call In: (669) 254-5252 or (646) 828-7666

Meeting ID: 160 748 0003

During the COVID-19 emergency, the federal government allowed states to implement temporary changes in their Medicaid programs to protect member health and safety. The federal government has now given us a timeline to end those changes. “Unwinding” is the term they have coined to describe the period it will take for states to reinstate routine operations.

The biggest change will be that all of our members who have had continuous health care coverage since March 2020 will need to complete a renewal due in a month assigned to them between June 2023 and May 2024. This topic and more will be discussed during the briefing.

The target audience for this message is broad and includes health care associations, managed care organizations, providers, advocates, and partners. If you have questions or would like more information, email DHSForwardHealthPartners@dhs.wisconsin.gov.