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This page last updated in Release Number: 26-03 Release Date: 08/12/2026 Effective Date: 08/12/2026 3.4 Special Situations 3.4.1 State Supplementary Payment The State Supplementary Payment (SSP) is the portion of an SSI payment paid by a state, not by the federal government. A person receiving SSP payments is a resident of the state making the SSP payment. 3.4.2 Foster Care Medicaid Any child placed in or receiving out-of-home care (also known as foster care), court-ordered Kinship Care, Long-Term Kinship Care, Subsidized Guardianship or Adoption Assistance is eligible for Foster Care Medicaid in Wisconsin. 3.4.2.1 IV-E Children Federal financial participation is available under Title IV-E of the Social Security Act to pay for all or part of a child’s out-of-home care (also known as foster care), court-ordered Kinship Care, Long-Term Kinship Care, Subsidized Guardianship or Adoption Assistance. Title IV-E eligible children are categorically eligible for Foster Care Medicaid in the state where they reside. 3.4.2.2 Non-IV-E Foster Children Wisconsin certifies Foster Care Medicaid eligibility for non IV-E foster children living in Wisconsin and other states when Wisconsin or one of its county/tribal agencies has legal custody of the child or when the Adoption Assistance or Subsidized Guardianship agreement was established in the State of Wisconsin. Non-IV-E foster children are eligible for Foster Care Medicaid. 3.4.3 Homeless Persons A homeless person living in Wisconsin meets the residency requirement by being physically present in Wisconsin. See SECTION 38.5.3 HOMELESS for information on mailing addresses for ForwardHealth cards. This page last updated in Release Number: 26-02 Release Date: 04/15/2026 Effective Date: 04/15/2026 3.5 Absence from Wisconsin 3.5.1 Absence Introduction Once established, Wisconsin residency is retained until any of the following occurs: • The person notifies the IM agency that they no longer intend to reside in Wisconsin. • Another state determines the person is a resident in that state for Medicaid/Medical Assistance. • Other information is provided that indicates the person is no longer a resident.