Connect to Care, Engage in Health

Click the shortcuts below to learn more about health insurance, signing up, what a Navigator is, and getting help with enrollments.

Health Insurance options

What are my health insurance options?

Use the tools below to determine what health insurance options you or your family may qualify for. Your health insurance options depend on:

  • Your income

  • The number of people in your household 

Watch the video, or click the orange button on the right to use our Eligibility Tool to determine what health insurance you might qualify for. 

HealthCare.gov

Here’s how to start your HealthCare.gov application

Before you can select a health insurance plan on HealthCare.gov, you need to create an account.

This link takes you to the directions for Creating an Account on HealthCare.gov.

Do you want help applying for HealthCare.gov? Click Here

Learn about Healthcare.gov and choosing a plan

Check out our How-To Sheets where you can learn: 

  • What the words Premium, Co-Pay, Deductible, and Out-of-Pocket Maximum mean 

  • How to pick a health insurance plan for your budget 

  • If you qualify for financial help (Premium Tax Credits)

BadgerCare Plus & Medicaid

Here’s how to start your BadgerCare Plus or Medicaid application

For Medicaid or BadgerCare Plus, you can apply online or by phone with your local county agency called Income Maintenance.

Do you want help applying for Medicaid or BadgerCare Plus? Click Here

Learn about Medicaid and BadgerCare Plus and how to use them

This link takes you to our How-To Sheets where you can learn:

  • How to apply and renew Medicaid and BadgerCare Plus 

  • How to see a doctor with Medicaid and BadgerCare Plus 

  • How to get transportation assistance to see a doctor

Health insurance help

Do you want to chat online with a health insurance Navigator?

You can live chat with a licensed health insurance Navigator during business hours by using the Health Insurance Help Tool. This tool is found on the bottom right-hand side of this website screen.

Select ‘Chat Live with a Navigator’

Hours 9am - 4pm Monday - Friday

Want to schedule an appointment?

To schedule an appointment with a health insurance Navigator, call 1-877-942-6837

All appointments and other health insurance help are provided by Navigator at no cost. Appointments usually take about 1 hour.

Please have the following pieces of information during your appointment: 

  • Income amount for each person in the household. This can be weekly, monthly, or annual 

  • Social security number (if available) for each person who is seeking health insurance 

  • Date of birth for each person who is seeking health insurance 

  • A list of prescription medications for each person who is seeking health insurance 

  • The names of your doctors and clinics 

  • Your log-in information if you have a HealthCare.gov account  

  • If you are losing health insurance coverage, a letter or other communication showing your coverage end date

What is a Navigator?

A Navigator is a licensed health insurance expert.

They help anyone at no cost to find, enroll in, and use health insurance coverage.

A Navigator can help you: 

  • Compare health insurance plans 

  • Apply or enroll in HealthCare.gov, Medicaid, and BadgerCare Plus 

  • Get financial help, including Premium Tax Credits 

  • Understand how to use, pay for, and keep coverage 

  • Answer questions, file appeals, and address other health coverage concerns