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If applicants have questions about SeniorCare and Medicare Part D, or need help choosing which prescription drug plan is best for them, they should be referred to a benefits specialist at their local aging and disability resource center (ADRC) or the Wisconsin Medigap Part D and Prescription Drug Helpline at 1-855-677-2783. This page last updated in Release Number: 26-03 Release Date: 08/12/2026 Effective Date: 08/12/2026 33.4 SeniorCare Fiscal Test Group The FTG consists solely of an applicant, unless the applicant is married and resides with their spouse. If the applicant is married and resides with their spouse, the FTG consists of both the applicant and their spouse. An applicant is considered to be residing with their spouse if the permanent residence of the spouse is the same as that of the applicant. Exceptions: The FTG consists only of the applicant if any of the following apply: 1. One spouse is institutionalized and is expected to be out of the home for 30 or more days. 2. The applicant’s spouse is a SSI recipient. 3. The applicants are married but are living separately. 4. Both spouses are living in a nursing home. This page last updated in Release Number: 26-03 Release Date: 08/12/2026 Effective Date: 08/12/2026 33.5 SeniorCare Benefit Period 33.5.1 SeniorCare Benefit Period Introduction The benefit period for SeniorCare is 12 consecutive months. The benefit period and eligibility remain intact unless the member: 1. Moves out of state 2. Reapplies (33.11 RE-APPLICATION) 3. Requests to withdraw from the program (33.12 EARLY TERMINATION) 4. Dies 5. Becomes an inmate of a public institution Once eligibility has been established, any changes in income will not be considered until the next renewal, unless the individual reapplies for a new benefit period. 33.5.2 ID Cards When an applicant is found eligible for SeniorCare, they are mailed a plastic SeniorCare ID card and information about how to use it. SeniorCare members who renew their eligibility will continue to use their original card. SeniorCare members must present their SeniorCare card to their pharmacy provider. The card does not show enrollment dates. The pharmacy provider will verify the member’s enrollment at each visit.