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Food Assistance (FoodShare) FoodShare helps people with limited income buy food. For adults receiving FoodShare who would like assistance in finding employment, you can be referred to the FoodShare Employment and Training Program, also known as FSET. This is a voluntary program that helps FoodShare customers build their job skills and find employment. If you are looking for employment or a better job, FSET may be able to help. To be referred contact the Western Region for Economic Assistance Consortium at 1-888-627-0430.
To view the nondiscrimination statement, and for information on filing a complaint of discrimination, click on this link: http://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/foodshare/ back to top Health Insurance (Medicaid) BadgerCare Plus
To apply by phone, in person, or to get a paper application, call: 1-888-627-0430 For more information, go to: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/badgercareplus/index.htm Family Care / IRIS (Include Respect I Self-Direct) Family Care is a long-term care program for groups who are elderly, adults with physical disabilities or with developmental disabilities. To apply, contact the Aging and Disability Resource Center at: 608-785-5700 or 800-500-3910 For more information, go to: www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/ltcare/ Institutional Home Medicaid Institutional Home Medicaid provides medical services for those who reside in a medical care facility such as a nursing home. To apply online, go to: https://access.wisconsin.gov To apply by phone, in person, or to get a paper application, call: 1-888-627-0430 For more information, go to: www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/medicaid/index.htm Family Planning Family planning only services is a plan that provides certain family planning related services. Individuals must have income at or below 300% of the Federal Poverty Level. To apply online, go to: https://access.wisconsin.gov To apply by phone, in person, or to get a paper application, call: 1-888-627-0430 For more information, go to: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/badgercareplus/index.htm Medicaid Purchase Plan (MAPP) Medicaid Purchase Plan (MAPP) offers the opportunity to receive health care coverage through the Wisconsin Medicaid Program to people interested in working who have been determined disabled by the State of Wisconsin. A premium may be required depending on income. To apply online, go to: https://access.wisconsin.gov To apply by phone, in person, or to get a paper application, call: 1-888-627-0430 For more information, go to: www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/medicaid Medicare Savings Program Medicare Savings Program, also known as QMB, SLMB, and SLMB+, are programs that help pay for certain Medicare premiums. To apply online, go to: https://access.wisconsin.gov To apply by phone, in person, or to get a paper application, call: 1-888-627-0430 For more information, go to: www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/medicaid back to top
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La Crosse County residents: call 608-785-5582, or apply online https://energybenefit.wi.gov. You can apply by phone, mail, online, or in person. 608-782-6126 back to top Finding employment (FoodShare) FoodShare helps people with limited income buy food. For adults receiving FoodShare who would like assistance in finding employment, you can be referred to the FoodShare Employment and Training Program, also known as FSET. This is a voluntary program that helps FoodShare customers build their job skills and find employment. If you are looking for employment or a better job, FSET may be able to help. To be referred contact the Western Region for Economic Assistance Consortium at 1-888-627-0430. back to top | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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La Crosse County Human Services Department 300 4th Street North La Crosse, WI 54601 608-784-HELP (4357) ~~~~~~~ La Crosse County website |