Wisconsin Assistance and Aid Programs
Find how to get help, grants, and assistance in all counties, cities, and areas of Wisconsin, including Milwaukee and Madison.
BadgerCare Plus
A program for both children under 19 years of age and also for families in Wisconsin who want and need health insurance to help with medical bills. BadgerCare Plus is a program for all kids, regardless of income. BadgerCare Plus is also about more than just the kids. It is an extensive program that offers access to comprehensive, affordable health care and insurance to many families and also pregnant women in Wisconsin.
SeniorCare
Wisconsin's Prescription Drug Assistance Program for those residents who are 65 years of age or older can help residents pay medical bills and debt. Find additional help with medical bills. Continue.
Health Insurance Risk Sharing Program (HIRSP)
This is a state-sponsored program that will offer major medical insurance plans to Wisconsin residents who can’t obtain health insurance due to loss of employer-sponsored group health coverage or a medical condition.
Wisconsin’s ForwardHealth Medicaid
Provides help for those residents that are lower income, disabled, or 65 and older who need help with medical bills and insurance.
Wisconsin Shares Child Care Subsidy Program
Provides financial child care assistance and help with paying child care bills to lower income families who are working, training, or preparing to enter the workforce.
FoodShare Wisconsin
FoodShare was created to improve the nutrition and health of Wisconsin residents, and to help stop hunger. FoodShare will help families with limited money buy the food they need for good health.
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)
TEFAP is a federal funded grant program that provides commodities, food, and help to low-income families. You may also be able to find assistance and counseling for consolidating debts. Find additional debt consolidation programs.
Assistance From Wisconsin Cities and Counties
Brown County (Green Bay)
Dane County (Madison)
Fond du Lac County
Iowa County (Dodgeville)
Jefferson County
Madison
Marathon County (Wausau)
Milwaukee County
Portage County (Stevens Point)
Racine County
Rock County (Janesville)
Sauk County (Baraboo)
Sheboygan County
Vernon County (Viroqua)
Walworth County (Elkhorn)
Winnebago County (Oshkosh)
Wisconsin Help With Paying Utility and Heating Bills
Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP)
This organization manages the federally funded Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for the state of Wisconsin. In addition to regular heating and electric bills assistance, services provided include:
- Counseling for energy budges and energy conservation
- Emergency fuel assistance
- Pro-active, scheduled payment plans
Focus On Energy
A public-private partnership that offers energy services and information to utility customers throughout Wisconsin. A program offered, which is the Targeted Home Performance with ENERGY STAR program, will help residents in making energy saving improvements to their homes.
Housing Cost Reduction Initiative Utility Payment Program.
State cash grants and funds are distributed for payment of utility arrearages bills. Assistance for outstanding bills is provided to households whose housing cost is equal to or more than 35 percent of their total income
Keep Wisconsin Warm Fund (KWWF)
KWWF is a community, volunteer based aid program that was designed to fill the need for energy assistance to low income people in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Operation Round Up
An assistance program that is offered throughout Wisconsin that provides crucial needs such clothing, food, shelter, medical care, utility and heating bill help, and education.
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