Wisconsin Benefits Portals for Seniors: How to Use ACCESS and MyACCESS

Written & Reviewed by

Analic Mata-Murray

Managing Editor

Yolanda Taylor

Senior Healthcare Editor

Last updated: April 7, 2026

Bottom line: In Wisconsin, the main official portal most seniors should start with is ACCESS. Use it for FoodShare and most Medicaid-related tasks. But Wisconsin does not put every senior benefit in one portal: SeniorCare still uses a separate application, and long-term care programs like Family Care, Family Care Partnership, IRIS, and PACE start with your local Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) or Tribal ADRS, not just the website.

Emergency help now

• If your Wisconsin QUEST card was lost, stolen, or used without your permission, call QUEST Card Service at 1-877-415-5164 right away and review your card security through Wisconsin’s QUEST card page.
• If you may lose health coverage or missed a renewal, call your county or Tribal income maintenance agency now, or call ForwardHealth Member Services at 1-800-362-3002.
• If you need long-term care, home-care help, or nursing-home Medicaid guidance, call your local ADRC or use the statewide line 1-844-WIS-ADRC (1-844-947-2372).

Quick help

• Need FoodShare or Medicaid: Start at ACCESS.
• Need to upload proof fast: Use the MyACCESS mobile app.
• Need prescription drug help only: Use SeniorCare’s application, not ACCESS.
• Need Family Care, IRIS, Partnership, or PACE: Call your ADRC first.
• Portal not working: Call your local income maintenance or Tribal agency.
• Live in Milwaukee County: Milwaukee Enrollment Services (MilES) is 1-888-947-6583.

What this type of help actually looks like in Wisconsin

Start by picking the right doorway: in Wisconsin, older adults usually need one of three paths. Path one is ACCESS for FoodShare and most Medicaid work. Path two is SeniorCare for prescription drug help for people age 65 and older. Path three is your ADRC or Tribal ADRS for long-term care choices such as Family Care, Partnership, IRIS, or the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE).

The local piece matters a lot in Wisconsin: your case is handled by a county or Tribal income maintenance agency, often through one of Wisconsin’s regional consortia. Those agencies do FoodShare interviews, process your proof, answer case questions, and handle renewals. That is why many seniors get stuck when they keep clicking around the portal instead of calling the right local office.

Quick facts

• Best immediate takeaway: ACCESS is Wisconsin’s main public benefits portal for seniors, but it is not the only doorway.
• Major rule: MyACCESS cannot be used to apply or renew benefits; use the ACCESS website, phone, mail, or in-person help for that.
• Realistic obstacle: Many seniors assume SeniorCare and long-term care live in ACCESS, but they do not work the same way.
• Useful fact: Wisconsin says SeniorCare served more than 91,000 people each month in 2025 and charges a $30 yearly enrollment fee.
• Best next step: Decide whether you need ACCESS, SeniorCare, or your ADRC before you start filling out forms.

The official benefits portal seniors should use in Wisconsin

Use ACCESS first if you want to apply for or manage FoodShare, Wisconsin Medicaid, or Medicare Savings Programs. Wisconsin’s own ACCESS help page says that once you log in, you can apply for benefits, check benefits, report changes, renew benefits, request replacement ForwardHealth or SeniorCare cards, and view your letters.

Use the MyACCESS mobile app as the phone companion, not as the main application tool. DHS says the app is best for checking benefits, seeing reminders, uploading documents, updating your address, and viewing digital cards. The same DHS FAQ also says you cannot apply or renew in the app.

Who qualifies to use ACCESS in plain language

Most Wisconsin seniors who need food or health help can use ACCESS. It is the right portal if you live in Wisconsin and want to apply for FoodShare, Wisconsin Medicaid, or help with Medicare costs through a Medicare Savings Program. Wisconsin also lets adults create an ACCESS account if they are 18 or older and have applied for or are getting benefits.

• Use ACCESS if you want FoodShare, Medicaid for the elderly, blind, or disabled, or a Medicare Savings Program.
• Use ACCESS and MyACCESS together if you already have benefits and need to renew, report changes, upload proof, or read letters.
• Use SeniorCare’s separate process if you only need Wisconsin’s prescription drug program for adults age 65 and older.
• Use your ADRC or Tribal ADRS first if your main need is home-care, long-term care, or nursing-home planning.

What programs a senior can apply for through the portal

For older adults, the most important ACCESS programs are FoodShare and health coverage. Wisconsin’s application guide says ACCESS is used for FoodShare, Medicaid for the elderly, blind, or disabled, and related health programs. That matters because many low-income seniors have both Medicare and Medicaid questions.

ACCESS is also where many seniors start for Medicare Savings Programs. For example, Wisconsin’s official pages say that in 2026 the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) Program has a single-person monthly income limit of $1,330 and an asset limit of $9,950, while the Specified Low Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB) Program goes up to $1,596 a month for one person with the same $9,950 asset cap. Those limits change, so always check the current page before applying.

• Usually through ACCESS: FoodShare, Wisconsin Medicaid for the elderly, blind, or disabled, Medicare Savings Programs, and some other health programs.
• Not through ACCESS as a full application: SeniorCare.
• Not portal-first: Family Care, Family Care Partnership, IRIS, and PACE, which start with the ADRC or Tribal ADRS.

Best programs and pathways for Wisconsin seniors

ACCESS website

• What it is: Wisconsin’s main official online portal for state health and nutrition benefits.
• Who can get it or use it: Wisconsin residents applying for or managing FoodShare, Medicaid, and related benefits.
• How it helps: It lets you apply, renew, check benefits, report most changes, view letters, and request replacement cards.
• How to apply or use it: Go to ACCESS, choose Apply for Benefits, or log in to manage an existing case.
• What to gather or know first: Social Security numbers, dates of birth, address, income, housing costs, and bank or asset information for Medicaid cases.

MyACCESS mobile app

• What it is: Wisconsin’s official mobile app for managing benefits after you apply.
• Who can get it or use it: People who have applied for or are enrolled in health care coverage, FoodShare, Wisconsin Shares, or Wisconsin Works.
• How it helps: It shows benefit details, reminders, digital cards, and document status, and it lets you upload proof and update your address.
• How to apply or use it: Download the app by searching for MyACCESS Wisconsin and use the same login as the ACCESS website.
• What to gather or know first: Your case number, ForwardHealth ID, or QUEST card number; your birthdate; and your Social Security number or case PIN (personal identification number).

Local income maintenance or Tribal agency

• What it is: The local office that actually handles your case, interview, proof, and renewal.
• Who can get it or use it: Any Wisconsin senior who wants phone help, in-person help, or a fix when the portal fails.
• How it helps: These agencies do FoodShare interviews, process your proof, answer case questions, and handle renewals and changes.
• How to apply or use it: Use the official county and Tribal agency directory to find your office and number.
• What to gather or know first: Your county, case number, recent letters, renewal month, and any proof you already sent.

SeniorCare

• What it is: Wisconsin’s prescription drug program for residents age 65 and older.
• Who can get it or use it: Wisconsin residents age 65 or older who are U.S. citizens or qualifying immigrants.
• How it helps: It helps pay for prescription drugs and vaccines. Wisconsin says the yearly enrollment fee is $30, and your income level affects your cost-sharing.
• How to apply or use it: Use the SeniorCare application or renewal packet and mail it with the fee.
• What to gather or know first: Your basic personal details, any representative paperwork, and the fee. If you do not receive your card, call 1-800-657-2038.

ADRC or Tribal ADRS for long-term care

• What it is: Wisconsin’s local front door for long-term care options.
• Who can get it or use it: Frail elders and adults with disabilities who may need home-care, managed long-term care, or nursing-home level help.
• How it helps: The ADRC explains options, helps with screening, and can help start Family Care, Family Care Partnership, IRIS, or PACE. Wisconsin says Family Care serves more than 57,000 members statewide.
• How to apply or use it: Contact your local ADRC or call 1-844-947-2372. For PACE, remember it is only offered in Kenosha, Milwaukee, Racine, and Waukesha counties.
• What to gather or know first: A short list of daily care needs, current health coverage, income and asset details, and any recent hospital or rehab history.

ebtEDGE and QUEST card security tools

• What it is: The card-management side of Wisconsin FoodShare.
• Who can get it or use it: FoodShare members with a QUEST card.
• How it helps: It lets you change your PIN, freeze your card, block online purchases, and monitor transactions.
• How to apply or use it: Use the ebtEDGE website, the ebtEDGE app, or call QUEST Card Service at 1-877-415-5164.
• What to gather or know first: Your QUEST card, a secure PIN, and a plan to check transactions often.

How to create an account step by step

Go directly to the real site first: type in or use a trusted bookmark for ACCESS. Do not rely on ads or look-alike websites.

• Choose the right starting point: If this is your first online application, use Apply for Benefits. If you already have a Wisconsin benefits case and just need online access, use the account setup or login path.
• Enter your identifying information: Wisconsin’s ACCESS setup asks for personal details such as your birthdate and Social Security number. If you do not have a Social Security number, ACCESS says you may use your case PIN.
• Link your existing case if asked: The MyACCESS FAQ says this may include your case number, ForwardHealth ID, or QUEST card number.
• Create your login: Set a user ID, password, and secret security questions you will really remember.
• Write down four things: your user ID, password, secret question answers, and case number.
• Save your application tracking number: If Wisconsin gives you one, keep it. It can help later with account recovery.
• If a caregiver is helping: Wisconsin says the account must be created using the senior’s own information, not the helper’s. If you want someone to act for you, review Wisconsin’s authorized representative rules.

How seniors can upload proof documents

The easiest Wisconsin method is usually MyACCESS. Wisconsin’s application guide says the MyACCESS app is the easiest way to provide proof. DHS says you can upload image files such as JPEGs or a portable document format (PDF) file through the app.

• Open My documents or your Needed documents screen.
• Select the document request or choose Upload document if you want to send something not already listed.
• Pick the document type carefully. This lowers the chance of delay.
• Upload a photo or PDF. DHS says the picture should be clear and readable.
• Use a dark background. Wisconsin’s MyACCESS instructions say that helps the app crop the page correctly.
• Send every page. If the document has more than 10 pages, DHS says send it in groups of 10.
• Check the status later. DHS says it may take up to 10 business days to process a document.
• Do not mail originals. Wisconsin’s Medicaid application packet says copies are fine, and you should ask your agency for help if you cannot get proof on your own.

Common document statuses: Wisconsin’s MyACCESS instructions explain that Received means the agency got the document but still needs to work it, Completed means the proof was enough, and Not accepted means it was the wrong document or not needed. If a document stays on your needed list after an electronic upload, try again or call your agency.

How to renew benefits online

Use the ACCESS website for renewals, not the app. DHS says MyACCESS cannot renew benefits.

• FoodShare: Wisconsin says the easiest way to renew FoodShare is through your ACCESS account. You must finish the renewal, any required interview, and any proof request by the last business day of your renewal month. If you renew more than one month late, Wisconsin says you must reapply.
• Medicaid: Wisconsin says the easiest way to renew health coverage is through ACCESS. The state says the renewal window opens about two weeks before your renewal month. If you miss the renewal month, benefits end. Most Wisconsin Medicaid programs allow a late renewal for up to three months, but you may have a gap.
• SeniorCare: SeniorCare does not renew through ACCESS. Wisconsin says it mails a packet about six weeks before benefits end, and if you do not receive one, you can download a new application and mail it with the $30 fee.

How to check application status

Log in before you call if you can. ACCESS and MyACCESS let you check benefit details, letters, reminders, and renewal timing. The app also lets you track document status.

• On ACCESS: Check letters, renewals due, case updates, and reported changes.
• On MyACCESS: Check benefit details, reminders, digital cards, and submitted document status.
• If you are waiting on a decision: Keep your case number nearby and watch for a letter requesting more proof or an interview.
• If nothing happens: Wisconsin’s guide says you can ask questions if your application was not acted on within 30 days.

What to do if a senior forgets login information

Use the built-in recovery links first. Wisconsin’s MyACCESS FAQ says the app uses the same user ID and password as the ACCESS website.

• Forgot user ID: Choose Forgot user ID. Wisconsin says you can recover it using your application tracking number or case number, your birthdate, your Social Security number or case PIN, and your secret security questions.
• Forgot password: Choose Forgot password. Wisconsin says you will enter your user ID and identifying information, then follow the reset steps.
• Locked out: DHS says resetting your password can unlock the account.
• Still stuck: Call ForwardHealth Member Services at 1-800-362-3002, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

How to avoid fake websites and scams

Only use Wisconsin’s real tools. For benefits, that means ACCESS, the MyACCESS mobile app, and for FoodShare card security, ebtEDGE or QUEST Card Service.

• Use the official app name: Search for MyACCESS Wisconsin.
• Know what real FoodShare texts look like: Wisconsin DHS says official FoodShare texts come from 94347 (WI DHS) and official emails come from dhs@info.wisconsin.gov.
• Know what DHS will not do: Wisconsin says those texts and emails never ask for your Social Security number, birthday, bank account, or credit card number, and they do not offer prizes or money for replying.
• Do not trust a random link: If you are unsure, close it and log in directly to ACCESS yourself.
• Protect your QUEST card: Wisconsin says you should freeze your card between uses, choose a hard-to-guess PIN, and check your account often.
• Know the new Wisconsin card rule: Starting March 1, 2026, Wisconsin says default QUEST card settings allow use in Wisconsin and bordering states only unless you change the settings first.
• Report problems fast: Call 1-877-415-5164 for QUEST card problems, your local agency for case questions, 1-877-865-3432 to report public assistance fraud to Wisconsin’s Office of the Inspector General, and 1-800-422-7128 for Wisconsin consumer protection help with scam texts or emails.

When seniors should apply online vs by phone vs in person

Choose the method that fits the case, not the one that looks fastest.

• Apply online with ACCESS when: you can read English or Spanish, your documents are ready, your case is fairly simple, and you want to upload proof from home.
• Apply by phone when: you need an interpreter, you have trouble seeing or typing, you want a worker to explain what proof is needed, or you want to complete a FoodShare interview faster.
• Apply in person when: you are dealing with nursing-home Medicaid, power of attorney papers, guardianship papers, repeated portal errors, homelessness, or missing notices.
• Skip online and call first when: your main need is Family Care, IRIS, PACE, or another long-term care program.

Important language note: Wisconsin’s application guide says online applications are available only in English and Spanish. If you read or write another language, call your agency or use a paper application. Wisconsin also says free language assistance and disability-related aids are available.

Printable checklist before a senior starts an online application

What documents to scan or upload before starting

• ☐ Social Security number for each person applying
• ☐ Date of birth for each person applying
• ☐ Current address and phone number
• ☐ Medicare card and any other insurance cards
• ☐ Social Security award letter, pension statements, or pay stubs
• ☐ Bank statements and other asset records if applying for Medicaid
• ☐ Housing and utility costs
• ☐ Immigration documents if the case includes a noncitizen applying for help
• ☐ Old Wisconsin benefit letters showing the case number
• ☐ Prescription list and pharmacy information if considering SeniorCare
• ☐ Power of attorney, guardianship, conservatorship, or authorized representative papers if someone is helping
• ☐ A notebook page with your user ID, password, secret question answers, case number, and renewal month

Do not send originals in the mail. Wisconsin’s Medicaid application packet says copies are fine.

Common portal problems older adults face

• The app is not the full website: MyACCESS is good for reminders and uploads, but Wisconsin says you still need ACCESS, phone, mail, or an office visit for applications and renewals.
• Documents look sent but are not finished: If you upload pages and forget to tap submit, DHS says they are not saved.
• Uploads do not clear right away: Wisconsin says processing can take up to 10 business days.
• Old phones can be a problem: DHS says the app needs at least Android 10 or iOS 13.
• Automatic logout: DHS says the app logs you out after 15 minutes of inactivity.
• Wrong button use: Wisconsin’s ACCESS help page warns users not to rely on browser Forward, Back, or Stop buttons inside the system.
• Wrong doorway: Many seniors start in ACCESS when they really need SeniorCare or the ADRC.

Where to get help using the portal

Start with the right help line for the right problem.

• ForwardHealth Member Services: 1-800-362-3002 for health care and FoodShare questions, replacement ForwardHealth cards, and MyACCESS help.
• Local income maintenance or Tribal agency: use the official Wisconsin agency directory for case-specific help, renewals, proof, and FoodShare interviews.
• SeniorCare Customer Service: 1-800-657-2038 for SeniorCare cards, billing, and renewal questions.
• ADRC or Tribal ADRS: use Wisconsin’s ADRC page or call 1-844-947-2372.
• Milwaukee-specific help: Milwaukee Enrollment Services says its 64th Street office has first-floor walk-in services and on-site Spanish, Hmong, and Karen interpretation, with American Sign Language (ASL) by appointment.

Best local office to call if the online system fails

Call your county or Tribal income maintenance agency first. These are the offices that process proof, do FoodShare interviews, fix renewal issues, and answer case questions. Wisconsin groups most counties into consortia. Use the official county and Tribal agency finder to match your county or Tribe to the right office.

Tribal agencies have separate numbers. If you are a Tribal member or your case is handled through a Tribal agency, use the same official directory to find the correct contact.

How to apply or use ACCESS without wasting time

• Pick the correct path first: ACCESS, SeniorCare, or ADRC.
• Gather your proof before you log in: especially income, Medicare, and bank records.
• Apply for all relevant help at once: many seniors should check both FoodShare and Medicaid-related help.
• Call right after an online FoodShare application if needed: Wisconsin says FoodShare requires an interview.
• Upload proof the same day if you can: do not wait for paper mail if you already have the documents.
• Read every letter: the letter usually tells you what is missing and when it is due.
• Use the case number on your letters: keep it in a safe place for login recovery and phone calls.
• Stop and call if the case is complicated: especially nursing-home, guardianship, or long-term care cases.

Reality checks for Wisconsin seniors

• FoodShare is not done when you hit submit: you may still need an interview and more proof.

• MyACCESS is helpful, but limited: it is not a full replacement for ACCESS or your local worker.

• Long-term care takes more than a portal login: Wisconsin uses ADRCs, functional screens, and county-specific managed-care options.

• Bad contact information causes real harm: if your address or phone is wrong, you may miss the very letter that tells you what to do next.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Using a search engine ad instead of the real ACCESS site.
• Assuming MyACCESS can do renewals.
• Uploading one page of a multi-page bank statement.
• Mailing original documents.
• Forgetting to finish the FoodShare interview.
• Starting Family Care or PACE through the wrong office.
• Letting a caregiver create an account with the caregiver’s own details instead of the senior’s.
• Ignoring a “needed documents” reminder because you think the upload already went through.

Best options by need

• I need help buying groceries: apply for FoodShare through ACCESS and be ready for a FoodShare interview.
• I have Medicare and need help with premiums or cost-sharing: use ACCESS for a QMB or SLMB Medicare Savings Program, and call Wisconsin’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) if you want counseling first.
• I need lower prescription drug costs: apply for SeniorCare.
• I need home-care or long-term care: call the ADRC, not just ACCESS.
• I need to protect my FoodShare card: use ebtEDGE and QUEST security tools.
• I live in Milwaukee and need walk-in help: start with MilES.

What to do if you are denied, delayed, or blocked

• Call the right office first: your local agency for eligibility problems, 1-800-362-3002 for Member Services help, 1-800-657-2038 for SeniorCare, or 1-844-947-2372 for ADRC help.
• Ask specific questions: Did you receive my application? Is my FoodShare interview complete? What proof is still missing? Do you see my upload? What is the due date? What is my case number?
• Use the letter, not memory: read the notice line by line before you call.
• If the problem is a health plan and not eligibility: Wisconsin lists an HMO enrollment specialist at 1-800-291-2002 and an HMO ombudsman at 1-800-760-0001 on its Medicaid contacts page.
• If the agency still says no and you think it is wrong: Wisconsin’s guide says you can ask for a prehearing conference and a fair hearing. You can also ask the worker to help you start that process.
• If there has been no action within 30 days: Wisconsin’s application guide says that is one reason you may ask for a fair hearing.

Plan B / backup options

• Apply by phone: Wisconsin says you can apply by phone through your local agency.
• Apply by paper: use Wisconsin’s official forms through the Apply for Benefits page.
• Get in-person help: visit your agency or ADRC.
• Use an authorized representative: Wisconsin allows a person or organization to help manage benefits if properly appointed.
• Use a navigator for health coverage questions: Wisconsin’s renewal page points readers to WisCovered or 211 / 1-877-947-2211 for help with renewals and other health coverage options.

Local Wisconsin resources

• ADRC and benefit specialists: Wisconsin says benefit specialists help with Medicaid, Medicare, FoodShare, Social Security, and private insurance. Call 1-844-947-2372.
• Wisconsin SHIP counseling: the State Health Insurance Assistance Program offers free Medicare counseling.
• Medigap Helpline: the Wisconsin Board on Aging and Long Term Care runs the Medigap Helpline at 1-800-242-1060.
• Long-term care Ombudsman: the same agency runs the Ombudsman Program at 1-800-815-0015 for long-term care complaints and rights questions.
• ForwardHealth Member Services: 1-800-362-3002.
• SeniorCare Customer Service: 1-800-657-2038.

Diverse communities in Wisconsin

Seniors with disabilities

Use Wisconsin’s disability-specific help early. The ADRC system offers unbiased information, benefit specialists, and help with long-term care options. If you are working and have a disability, Wisconsin’s Medicaid Purchase Plan may also matter.

Veteran seniors

Use the correct portal for the correct benefit. Wisconsin veteran-specific benefits can be explored through the MyWisVets portal, but FoodShare and Medicaid still run through ACCESS and local agencies.

Tribal-specific resources

Tribal members should check both Tribal and state doorways. Wisconsin has Tribal income maintenance agencies, and the ADRC system also includes Tribal aging and disability resource specialists.

Rural seniors with limited internet access

You do not have to finish everything online. Wisconsin allows applications by phone, mail, and in person. The ADRC page also says you can request a home visit from your local ADRC.

Frequently asked questions

Do Wisconsin seniors use ACCESS or the ForwardHealth Portal to apply for benefits?

Use ACCESS to apply and manage most benefits. Wisconsin’s own benefit pages tell members that after you apply for ForwardHealth programs, you should use ACCESS and MyACCESS to manage your benefits. For most seniors, the ForwardHealth Portal is not the normal starting point for FoodShare or Medicaid eligibility work.

Can a Wisconsin senior apply for FoodShare and Medicaid at the same time?

Yes. Wisconsin’s application guide explains that ACCESS lets you apply for multiple health and nutrition benefits in one place. That is often smart for older adults with low incomes, especially if they may qualify for both FoodShare and a Medicaid program for the elderly, blind, or disabled.

Can I renew my Wisconsin benefits in the MyACCESS app?

No. DHS says you cannot renew benefits in MyACCESS. Use the ACCESS website, your local agency by phone, mail, or in-person help. This is one of the biggest points that older adults miss.

Can I apply for SeniorCare through ACCESS?

No. SeniorCare has its own application and renewal process. Wisconsin mails annual renewal packets, and if you do not receive one, you can download a new application and mail it with the fee. The MyACCESS app can still show a digital SeniorCare card, but that does not replace the separate application.

How do I upload proof if I only have a smartphone?

Wisconsin says the easiest way is usually the MyACCESS mobile app. You can photograph the pages or upload PDFs, and DHS says you can check the status later in the app. If your document is more than 10 pages, Wisconsin says to send it in batches. If you cannot get a clear photo, call your local agency and ask about fax, mail, or in-person help.

What if I forgot my ACCESS user ID or password?

Use the Forgot user ID or Forgot password links in ACCESS or MyACCESS. Wisconsin says recovery may use your case number or application tracking number, your birthdate, your Social Security number or case PIN, and your secret questions. If that fails, call 1-800-362-3002.

Should I use ACCESS for Family Care, IRIS, or PACE?

Not as your only first step. Wisconsin says Family Care, Family Care Partnership, and PACE start through the ADRC or Tribal ADRS. PACE is also county-limited in Wisconsin, so local guidance matters. ACCESS may still matter later for financial eligibility, but the local counseling step comes first.

How do I know if a text about Wisconsin FoodShare is real?

Wisconsin DHS says official FoodShare texts come from 94347 (WI DHS) and official emails come from dhs@info.wisconsin.gov. The state says those messages will not ask for personal or banking information and will not offer prizes or money. If in doubt, do not click. Log in directly to ACCESS or call your local agency.

Resumen en español

Lo más importante: en Wisconsin, el portal oficial principal para beneficios públicos es ACCESS. Allí muchas personas mayores pueden solicitar FoodShare y la mayoría de los programas de Medicaid. La aplicación MyACCESS sirve para revisar beneficios, subir documentos y ver recordatorios, pero Wisconsin dice que no se usa para hacer una solicitud nueva ni para renovar.

No todo pasa por ACCESS. Si una persona mayor necesita ayuda con medicinas, SeniorCare tiene una solicitud aparte. Si necesita ayuda con cuidado a largo plazo, Family Care, IRIS o PACE, debe empezar con el ADRC local o con un recurso tribal. Si el sistema en línea falla, use el directorio oficial de agencias del condado o tribales y llame a la oficina correcta. Para preguntas generales de salud o FoodShare, también puede llamar a ForwardHealth Member Services al 1-800-362-3002. Para SeniorCare, llame al 1-800-657-2038. Para proteger la tarjeta QUEST de FoodShare, revise las herramientas oficiales en la página de seguridad de FoodShare.

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