However, HCFA was unable to develop informational materials prior to the program's announcement. Typically, the federal government supplies information about Medicare, but earlier this year, the HCFA announced they would not have detailed information available in Wisconsin. At that time Governor Tommy Thompson and Commissioner Blumer decided to have the state prepare information for Wisconsin residents. The important thing for everyone to know is that individuals can keep the coverage they have now. Individual copies of each of the brochures are free to the public.
Additional copies are available for a small fee.