Economic Support Services

Economic Support services are available to Langlade County residents who meet financial and non-financial criteria.  Services that are available include Medicaid, BadgerCare Plus, Child Care Assistance, Food Share and Energy Assistance.

To apply for any of these services please call (715) 627-6500 or apply in person at 1225 Langlade Road, Antigo, WI  54409.

BADGERCARE PLUS:  HEALTH INSURANCE

BadgerCare Plus (BC+) is a state/federal program that provides health coverage for Wisconsin families.  Potential BC+ members include:

§         Children under 19 years of age,

§         Pregnant women,

§         Parents and caretakers of children under 19,

§         Young adults leaving out of home care (such as foster care),

§         Parents and caretaker relatives whose children have been removed from the home and placed in out of home care.

Ø            Your income must be within the guideline limits.

Ø            There is no asset test.

Ø            Health Insurance access is also a determining factor.

FAMILY PLANNING WAIVER (FPW)

The Family Planning Waiver is a Medicaid Program for women between 15 and 44 years of age.  It covers selected family planning services and supplies.

If you think you might be eligible, call Social Services at (715) 627-6500.

For more information visit:  www.dhfs.state.wi.us/badgercareplus/

MEDICAID

Medicaid is a state/federal program that provides health coverage for Wisconsin residents that are elderly, blind or disabled (EBD).  Medicaid is also known as Medical Assistance, MA and Title 19.  Eligibility is based on income and assets.

To get the eligibility process started call Social Services at (715) 627-6500.

CHILD CARE:  DO YOU NEED HELP WITH CHILD CARE IN ORDER TO WORK?

The child care subsidy provides financial help for families to pay for child care.  (It is not intended to cover the full cost.)  Parent(s) eligible for this assistance can choose any certified or licensed provider to care for their children.  In addition to meeting the financial criteria you must meet at least one of the following eligibility standards:

• Parent is working

• Children are under age 13

• The parent is less than 20 years of age and is enrolled in high school or high school equivalency program

• The parent is participating in any of the W-2 subsidized employment or training programs:  W-2 Transitions, Trial Jobs, and Community Service Jobs

• The parent is participating in FoodShare Employment and Training work experience or job search

• The parent is a W-2 applicant participating in up-front job search, training or orientation activities

To get the eligibility process started call Social Services at (715) 627-6500.

FOODSHARE:  MAINTAIN A HEALTHY DIET!

Supplement your food budget.  You may qualify for FoodShare to provide assistance in purchasing food for good nutrition.

Individuals who receive FoodShare may volunteer to participate in a work program called FoodShare Employment & Training Program (FSET).  Individuals in this program are provided assistance in developing an employment plan and connecting to activities and services that will help them achieve their employment goal.

To get the eligibility process started call Social Services at (715) 627-6500.

WISCONSIN HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (WHEAP)

Households may receive assistance through this program to help pay heating bills during the heating season.  (October 1 through May 15).  During the winter season, a variety of happenings can cause a residence to be without heat.  The Department will take immediate action to prevent serious consequences caused by the situation.

The regular program requires an income test only for eligibility.  Crisis Assistance does consider other resources.

For more information, contact Social Services at (715)627-6500.

You may also apply on-line for FoodShare, Medicaid/BadgerCare Plus and Family Planning Services at the following website:

www.access.wisconsin.gov.