In order to promote continuity of care for families that may be covered under Medicaid and BadgerCare at different times, ID cards, HMOs, and the benefits package is the same for all family members. BadgerCare participants in counties with two or more HMOs are enrolled in one of the participating Medicaid HMOs. No copayments or deductibles apply to BadgerCare. The state is also considering other options to limit crowd out such as subsidizing employer plans, restricting enrollment based on the amount of time an individual was uninsured, and other enrollment restrictions. The MCOs must also submit performance data which is used to identify and improve problem areas.
Contracts link financial incentives to health care outcomes.
In addition, the state conducts periodic evaluations of the overall success of BadgerCare. The state received approval of its 1115 BadgerCare waiver on January 22,1999. Implementation began in July 1999. Title XIX Authority to offer Medicaid to parents whose children have been temporarily removed from the home. Authority to receive federal matching funds at the regular matching rate for BadgerCare premium collections.