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For migrant worker households that qualify for the simplified application procedure, the IM agency must not collect financial information nor apply any financial tests at application. (see SECTION 12.3 FINANCIAL ELIGIBILITY FOR MIGRANT WORKERS). Otherwise, standard BadgerCare Plus and Medicaid application processing procedures apply (see SECTION 12.2 NONFINANCIAL ELIGIBILITY FOR MIGRANT WORKERS). For information about renewal dates, see section 12.5.2 RENEWAL DATES FOR MIGRANT WORKERS. Example 1 A migrant worker family consisting of a married couple and their three children comes to Wisconsin. On July 3, 2024, they apply for BadgerCare Plus. The family has current Medicaid eligibility in Texas, with a certification period ending on November 30, 2024. All five members of the household are listed on their Texas Medicaid card. The case must be processed using the simplified application procedure because all members of the household have current Medicaid eligibility in Texas. Their renewal month is November 2024 because that is when their annual renewal would have been due in Texas. Example 2 The family from Example 1 renews their benefits in November 2024. In December 2024, they go back to Texas and BadgerCare Plus closes because they no longer reside in Wisconsin. In July 2025, the family returns to Wisconsin and again applies for BadgerCare Plus. There are no non-financial changes and no changes in household composition. Regardless of whether they have current Medicaid eligibility in Texas, their application must be processed using the simplified application procedure. Their next renewal will be due on the later of the following:

If they have current Medicaid eligibility in Texas the month their eligibility in Texas ends.

November 2025, which is 12 months after they completed their last renewal in Wisconsin. 12.4.3 Regular Application Procedure for Migrant Workers For migrant worker households that do not qualify for the simplified application procedure, the standard BadgerCare Plus or Medicaid application procedures must be used, with one exception: annualized earned income must be used when determining their financial eligibility for BadgerCare Plus or Medicaid (see SECTION 12.3 FINANCIAL ELIGIBILITY FOR MIGRANT WORKERS). Example 1 A migrant worker applies for BadgerCare Plus on May 1, 2024. Their eligibility in their home state ends on May 31, 2024. Because they do not meet the definition of "current Medicaid eligibility" in another state, they must use the regular application process and provide any required verifications, including financial verification. However, the IM agency must use annualized earned income when determining their financial eligibility for BadgerCare Plus. Their renewal month is April 2025. Example 2 A migrant worker household applies BadgerCare Plus on May 1, 2024. Their eligibility in their home state ends on July 31, 2024. However, the BadgerCare Plus household now includes the applicant's new spouse who was not eligible for Medicaid in their home state. Because their household now has additional members, they must use the regular application process and provide any required verifications, including financial verification. However, the IM agency must use annualized earned income when determining their financial eligibility for BadgerCare Plus. Their renewal month is April 2025. This page last updated in Release Number: 24-02 Release Date: 08/22/2024 Effective Date: 08/22/2024