Instructional Sheet Index

Welcome to Covering Wisconsin’s Instructional Sheet Index

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Getting started with health insurance:

Getting started with health insurance

Learn about health insurance terms

What are my health insurance options?

Learn about what health insurance options you might qualify for.

Am I eligible for a Special Enrollment Period (SEP)?

Learn if you can sign up for health insurance because of a Special Enrollment Period.

What are health insurance networks?

Learn about health insurance networks, primary care providers, and how to find a specialist.

Using your health insurance:

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Where to go for care when you’re sick or hurt

Learn about where you can get care when you are sick or have an emergency

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Getting prescription drugs with your health insurance

Learn about which prescription drugs you can afford and what to do if you can’t pay.

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How to see a doctor from home

Learn about scheduling telehealth doctor visits using a phone or computer.

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How to get ready for medical appointments

Learn about what to bring to medical appointments, and questions to ask your doctor.

Finances and health insurance:

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Is health insurance through my job affordable?

Learn if the health insurance offered from your job is considered affordable.

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Setting up a health insurance piggy bank

Learn about how to save money, and set money aside to create a health insurance piggy bank:

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What’s free with health insurance?

Learn about what services are free with health insurance.

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What to do when you can’t pay your medical bill

Learn about what options you have when you have a medical bill you can’t pay for.

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Don’t lose your health insurance discount

Learn about how to file your taxes so you don’t lose your premium tax credits.

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What’s an Explanation of Benefits (EOB)?

Learn about an Explanation of Benefits (EOB) and what to do with it.

Getting started with BadgerCare Plus

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The basics of BadgerCare Plus

Learn about the basics of BadgerCare Plus like what’s covered, how to sign up, what to do if you’re denied.

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Getting started with BadgerCare Plus

Learn what steps to take after you are enrolled in Badger Care Plus like choosing your doctor.

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Renewing BadgerCare Plus

Learn how to renew BadgerCare Plus on access.wi.gov, and what to do if you missed the renewal date.

How to use BadgerCare Plus

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Making appointments with BadgerCare Plus

Learn how to schedule your appointments, and what to do before and after.

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Ride options for medical appointments

Learn about what ride options you have for getting to medical appointments

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Family Planning Only Services

Learn about the testing, services, and family planning supplies covered by this program and how to apply.

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Health insurance when you’re pregnant

Learn about how to get BadgerCare Plus when you’re pregnant, and what to do after the baby is born.

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Understanding premium tax credits

Learn about tax credits to help you pay for some, or all, of your monthly premiums for health insurance.

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Planning for your budget

A guide to help you budget your health insurances expenses and decide what you can afford.

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Providing Information to HealthCare.gov

A guide to help you submit documents and report life changes to HealthCare.gov

Understanding HealthCare.gov

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Asking for Caregiving Help

Learn about how to ask for help with caregiving

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Support for Caregivers

Learn about support options, resources, and financial grants to help you with caregiving.

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Medicare Basics

Learn about the basics of Medicare, and what you need to know when turning 65.

Additional Resources