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Updates for local agencies, community-based organizations, and providers who provide assistance to members of Wisconsin's health and nutrition public assistance programs.
February 8: Stakeholder Call; Member Benefits and the Federal Government Shutdown
Updated Stakeholder Frequently Asked Questions now available.
Stakeholder Call
The Department of Health Services (DHS) will be holding a stakeholder call at noon on Friday, February 8, 2019, to share available information about benefits and programs related to the federal government shutdown. The conference line is 877-820-7831 and the access code is 252841.
Questions
DHS will continue to post up-to-date information on our FoodShare webpage. Please email any stakeholder questions to DHSFoodSharePolicy@dhs.wisconsin.gov.
Current Status
On Sunday, January 20, 2019, 284,436 current FoodShare households received February FoodShare benefits.
Members who received these early February benefits will not get additional FoodShare benefits on their QUEST cards in February. However, FoodShare benefits can be used throughout the month of February. Please advise members to budget and plan accordingly.
The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) has confirmed March FoodShare benefits are available.
At this time, benefits and programs like BadgerCare Plus, Medicaid, SeniorCare, Wisconsin Works (W-2), and Wisconsin Shares Child Care Subsidy Program are not impacted by the federal government shutdown.
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