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Access (external website):
A how to guide for Wisconsin residents who need access to support services. It uses the internet and simple questions to determine possible eligibility for financial assistance programs, or to report changes if currently receiving benefits.

Food Share (formerly known as Food Stamps) (external website):
Is a Federal Program that provides a monthly FoodShare allotment to low income customers. Eligibility is based upon income, household composition and shelter expenses. The eligible customer receives a QUEST card that is used to purchase food at grocery stores. Customers may volunteer to participate in the FSET program (FoodShare Employment and Training program) and work in coordination with a FEP to develop their employability plan.

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) (external website):
Is a program that provides a one time payment during the heating season to customers below the 150% poverty level, who need help paying their heating costs. The energy payment is made directly to the fuel supplier.

BadgerCare Plus/Medicaid (external website):
Is a State and Federal program that provides the low income customer comprehensive, affordable healthcare. Numerous individual programs are included in Medicaid and they are the New BadgerCare Plus program, Medicaid Purchase Plan, Family Planning Waiver and Medicare Beneficiary. Medicaid encompasses eligibility for children up to age 19, disabled individuals, pregnant individuals, families with children under 19 in their home and the elderly over age 65. The eligible customer receives a FORWARD card which is taken to the Health Care provider to verify coverage. Most Medicaid customers must participate in an HMO.

W-2 Payment  (external website):
W-2 is a work program designed to help a participant find and keep a job in order to meet financial responsibilities. Total lifetime participation is limited to 60 months. Each eligible person will have to have regular contact with a Financial Employment Planner who will help to determine the level of work ability and to develop a plan to work toward self-sufficiency.

W-2 Child Care (external website):
Assistance for childcare costs for those who are working, attending high school or looking for work. Single parent households will be referred to the Child Support Agency.

Please refer to the following websites for additional program information: (external links, will open in a new browser window).
ACCESS - an on-line self assessment tool
BadgerRX
Caretaker Supplement
Child Support On Line Services
Children First
Come Here First-Job Center
Community Action Coalition (CAC)
Department of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)
Dislocated Workers
Earned Income Tax Credit
Estate Recovery
Family Care
America's Job Bank
Kinship Care
People Against Domestic and Sexual Abuse
School Lunch Program
SeniorCare
Social Security
Worker's Compensation
Wisconsin Job Net
Wisconsin Dept. of Health and Family Services
Wisconsin Higher Education Resource Query