Health benefits counseling for low-income families and rural families, under-insured and uninsured people and those trying to get the benefits owed to them.
ADDRESS
100 Polk County Plaza, Ste 180
Balsam Lake, WI 54810
PHONE
(608) 358-0028
Fax: (608) 261-6938
mike@safetyweb.org
Covering Wisconsin is a federally certified, state-licensed navigator agency based out of the University of Wisconsin- Madison. Our mission is to connect Wisconsin residents with health insurance coverage and other programs for health.
PHONE
(608) 261-1455
(414) 400-9489
WEBSITE
Available Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., except state-observed holidays.
PHONE
(800) 362-3002
memberservices@wisconsin.gov
Answers questions for those receiving Medicaid including coverage billing and prior authorization. Also provides referrals to dentist/dental services who accept Medicaid, Medicare, Medicare Part D information, and to report Medicare fraud.
PHONE
State: (800) 362-3002
Federal: (800) 772-1213
Barron County Department of Health and Human Services. Check eligibility or apply online at www.access.wi.gov .
ADDRESS
335 E Monroe Ave, 3rd Floor
Barron, WI 54812
PHONE
(888) 283-0012
The Medigap Helpline helps with decisions as to when to take Part D, how it coordinates with other coverage, etc.
PHONE
(800) 242-1060
Regulates and enforces insurance laws, agent licensing and investigates complaints.
ADDRESS
125 S Webster St
Madison, WI 53703-3474
PHONE
(800) 236-8517
711 (TDD) Ask for (608) 266-3586
ocicomplaints@wisconsin.gov
Every Tuesday (except holidays) of the month, opens at 4:00 p.m.
ADDRESS
Medical Arts Building, 1035 N Main St
Rice Lake, WI 54868
PHONE
(715) 736-3733
info@rlafc.org
WEBSITE
A prescription program for Wisconsin residents age 65 or older. There are three levels of program participation, which are dependent on income. The application is available on the website. For help with the process, contact the phone number below or your local ADRC office.
ADDRESS
ADRC, 335 E Monroe Ave, Rm 100
Barron, WI 54812
PHONE
(800) 657-2038 (State information)
(715) 537-6225 (ADRC)
adrc@co.barron.wi.us
The Social Security program’s benefits include retirement income, disability income, Medicare and Medicaid, and death and survivorship benefits. Enrollment in Medicare Part A & Part B only.
ADDRESS
1703 W Knapp St
Rice Lake, WI 54868
PHONE
(888) 823-3923/State
National (800) 772-1213, National TTY (800) 325-0778
WEBSITE
The Well Badger Resource Center is a health information and referral service operated by the Wisconsin Women-s Health Foundation (WWHF), in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Well Badger is the home of the Wisconsin MCH Hotlines, Wisconsin First Step, and Wisconsin Informed Consent Help Lines. It also provides Information & Referral (I&R) services to individuals, families, and health professionals throughout the state. It specializes in information and referrals for health care services and resources including WIC, BadgerCare Plus, Wisconsin Well Woman, services for children and youth with special health care needs, mental health services, and many more.
PHONE
(800) 642-7837
help@wellbadger.org
Apply online for FoodShare/Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) at https://access.wisconsin.gov/access/?language=EN.
Apply online for Wisconsin Medical Assistance Programs https://access.wisconsin.gov/access/?language=EN.
WEBSITE
Pays for mammograms and other screenings for women age 45-64 who meet eligibility requirements.
ADDRESS
100 Polk County Plz, Ste 180
Balsam Lake, WI 54810
PHONE
(715) 485-8562
christy.becthold@polkcountywi.gov
Barron · 715-537-6225 | Ladysmith · 715-532-2176
The Aging and Disability Resource Center of Barron and Rusk Counties does not endorse or recommend any particular resource.