State of Wisconsin
Department of Health Services

Release 26-01
February 21, 2026

15.6 Applying for Ongoing Benefits

Qualified Hospitals must assist Express Enrollment applicants with the completion of applications for ongoing health care coverage. Partners and providers are strongly encouraged to assist Express Enrollment applicants with the completion of applications for ongoing health care coverage. Staff assisting applicants with a new ACCESS application for ongoing health care coverage should select I am applying for someone else. Then select Staff or volunteer at an organization that helps people use ACCESS.

This page last updated in Release Number: 25-01
Release Date: 10/18/2025
Effective Date: 10/18/2025


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