28.1 Overpayments

An “overpayment” occurs when BC+ benefits are paid for someone who was not eligible for them or when BC+ premium calculations are incorrect.  The amount of recovery may not exceed the amount of the BC+ benefits incorrectly provided.  Some examples of how overpayments occur are:

1. Concealing or not reporting income.

2. Failure to report a change in income.

3. Providing misinformation at the time of application A 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. regarding any information that would affect eligibility.
    

This page last updated in Release Number: 07-01

Release Date: 10/29/07

Effective Date: 02/01/08