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Regional and Affinity Networks

Welcome to the Covering Wisconsin Regional Enrollment and Affinity Networks (REN) page

Learn about what Enrollment Networks do and find contact information for REN leads. Want to join a REN? Click the button below to fill out our sign-up form.

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What does a REN do?
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REN Data & Information
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Join a REN

What enrollment networks do

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  • Keep local partners informed about policy changes and enrollment trends ​

  • Build enrollment assister support and capacity ​

  • Organize and streamline local outreach efforts ​

  • Create regionally, culturally-relevant messaging and promotions​

  • Provide a venue for open communication between local partners, the Department of Health Services, and other statewide partners to meet the health coverage needs of Medicaid members, people who are uninsured, and the local community

What Organizations Should Join a REN?

Current members want to see the following partners join so we can better help the communities around Wisconsin:

  • Direct provider networks that provide care to community members; like pharmacies​

  • Local government officials and staff​

  • K-12 schools, community colleges, and universities​

  • Food pantry staff​

  • Partners who work in community reintegration and mental health​

  • Community-based organizations that serve underserved communities​

  • Organizations with community health workers​

  • Public health departments

R.E.N. Contacts

Have questions? Contact Caroline Gomez-Tom at caroline.gomez@wisc.edu

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    Milwaukee Enrollment Network (MKEN)

    Justin Rivas

    jrivas@mkehcp.org

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    Latine Enrollment Network

    Lourdes Godinez

    lourdes@micentro.org

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    East Central Enrollment Network

    Julia Garvey

    julia.garvey@thedacare.org

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    Southeast Enrollment Network

    Caroline Gomez-Tom

    caroline.gomez@wisc.edu

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    Northeast Enrollment Network

    Tony Lee

    anthony.lee@wisc.edu

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    Northwest Enrollment Network

    Mike Rust

    mike@safetyweb.org

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    Central Enrollment Network

    Tina Marshalek

    tina.marshalek@wisc.edu

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    Southwest Enrollment Network

    Caroline Gomez-Tom

    caroline.gomez@wisc.edu

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    Western Enrollment Network

    Lindsey Schwarz-Nichols

    lschwarz@lacrossecounty.org

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    Hmong Enrollment Network

    You Lee

    youlee@newhmongprofessionals.org

This toolkit was created by Covering Wisconsin with support from:

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