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Updates for local agencies, community-based organizations, and providers that offer help to members of Wisconsin's health and nutrition assistance programs.
March 11: Member benefits and the federal government shutdown current status
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is closely monitoring all of the activities occurring at the federal level, including the possibility of a government shutdown. Our goal is to keep our partners, providers, and public informed, especially our Medicaid, FoodShare, and WIC members who receive benefits and services.
If the United States Congress does not pass a spending bill before midnight on Friday, March 14, there will be a government shutdown. If there is a shutdown:
- Members of BadgerCare Plus and Wisconsin Medicaid programs will still have coverage to get the care and services they need.
- Members of FoodShare are currently receiving their March benefits on their QUEST cards on the normal schedule. They can use any benefits that are on their card to buy food during a shutdown.
- WIC participants can continue to use their benefits and WIC vendors will continue to accept WIC benefits.
Future benefits
If the shutdown starts, you will receive another email on Monday, March 17, with information about what we know at that time. We will also use our FoodShare: News and Updates, Medicaid: News for Members, WIC webpages to share the latest program updates.
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