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State of Wisconsin
Department of Health Services

Release 26-02
April 15, 2026

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9.7 Release of Information

Someone’s written release to get information from a verification source is needed only when the source requires it.  

When a source requires a written release:

  1. The requirement must be explained to the member.
  2. The individual, their spouse, or another appropriate adult in the household must sign the necessary release form(s). The forms that may be used are CARESThis system supports the Income Maintenance operations for DHS and DCF. CARES is used to determine eligibility, issue benefits, track premium payments, and manage support for BadgerCare Plus, EBD Medicaid, W-2, Child Care, and Work Programs.-generated or alternate pre-printed applicationA request for BadgerCare Plus coverage. The request must be on the Department's application or registration form and must contain name, address, and a valid signature. The applicant must submit a signed and completed application form to complete the application process. forms.

Benefits should be denied, discontinued or reduced only when:

  1. The missing verification is necessary to determine eligibility, and
  2. The individual is unwilling or unable to provide the verification directly, and
  3. The source requires a release, and
  4. The individual, their spouse, or another appropriate adult in the household refuses to sign the release, and
  5. The release is the only way the verification can be obtained.

This page last updated in Release Number: 07-01
Release Date: 10/29/07
Effective Date: 02/01/08

The information concerning the BadgerCare Plus program provided in this handbook release is published in accordance with: Titles XI, XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act; Parts 430 through 481 of Title 42 of the Code of Federal Regulations; Chapter 49 of the Wisconsin Statutes; and Chapters HA 3, DHS 2 and 101 through 109 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code.

Notice: The content within this manual is the sole responsibility of the State of Wisconsin's Department of Health Services (DHS). This site will link to sites outside of DHS where appropriate. DHS is in no way responsible for the content of sites outside of DHS.

Publication Number: P-10171