Helping Americans Find Food, Housing, and Healthcare Support

✅ Who Can Get FoodShare?

You may qualify if you:

Live in Wisconsin
Are a U.S. citizen or qualified non-citizen
Have a Social Security number (or have applied)
Meet income and household rules
Meet work rules (for some adults ages 18–49 without kids)

📊 Wisconsin SNAP Income Limits (2025)

Eligibility is based on gross monthly income before taxes:

Household Size – Max Monthly Income

• 1 person – $1,580
• 2 people – $2,137
• 3 people – $2,694
• 4 people – $3,250
• 5 people – $3,807
• 6 people – $4,364
• Each additional person – add $557

✅ Households with seniors or people with disabilities may qualify even if slightly above these limits (based on net income).

📝 How to Apply for FoodShare

You can apply in three ways:

🌐 Apply Online:

Use ACCESS Wisconsin:
🔗 https://access.wisconsin.gov

☎️ Apply by Phone:

Call Member Services at 1-888-947-6583

🏢 Apply In Person:

Visit your local income maintenance agency. Find your agency:
🔗 https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/forwardhealth/imagency/index.htm

✅ Who Can Get BadgerCare Plus?

You may qualify if you:

Live in Wisconsin
Are a U.S. citizen or legal resident
Are pregnant, a child, a parent/caretaker, or low-income adult
Meet income limits (see below)

📊 Income Limits – BadgerCare Plus (2025)

Eligibility is based on gross monthly income before taxes:

Household Size – Max Monthly Income

• 1 person – $1,677
• 2 people – $2,268
• 3 people – $2,859
• 4 people – $3,450
• 5 people – $4,041
• Each additional person – add ~$591

✅ Children and pregnant women may qualify at higher income levels.

📝 How to Apply for Medicaid in Wisconsin

🌐 Apply Online:

Go to https://access.wisconsin.gov

☎️ Apply by Phone:

Call Member Services: 1-800-362-3002

🏢 Apply In Person:

Visit your local income maintenance agency
🔗 Find your local office here

✅ Who Can Qualify?

You may qualify if you:

Live in or plan to move to Wisconsin
Have low income based on area limits
Are a U.S. citizen or eligible immigrant
Meet background and rental history requirements

📊 Income Limits – Wisconsin Section 8 (Sample)

These are example income limits for 50% of the Area Median Income (AMI). Actual limits vary by county.

Household Size – Max Annual Income (50% AMI)

• 1 person – ~$30,000
• 2 people – ~$34,300
• 3 people – ~$38,600
• 4 people – ~$42,900
• 5 people – ~$46,350
• Each additional – add ~$4,000

✅ Limits are higher in areas like Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay.

📝 How to Apply for Section 8 in Wisconsin

🌐 Online:

Some housing authorities offer online pre-applications:
🔗 Visit https://www.hud.gov/states/wisconsin
→ Scroll to "Public Housing Agencies"

☎️ By Phone:

Call your local housing authority to check waiting list status.

🏢 In Person:

Visit your local Public Housing Authority office. Bring:

ID and Social Security info
Proof of income
Previous rental history

✅ Who Can Get W-2?

You may qualify if you:

Live in Wisconsin
Are pregnant or have a minor child living with you
Are a U.S. citizen or eligible immigrant
Have very low income and limited assets
Are willing to participate in work programs or training (unless exempt)

📊 Estimated W-2 Monthly Benefits (2025)

Cash assistance depends on your situation:

💼 Working full-time (Community Service Job or Trial Job): Up to $653/month
🎓 In a transitional position (e.g., job training): Up to $628/month
🤰 Pregnant women (third trimester, no other children): Up to $673/month

✅ Payments depend on income, program placement, and hours of participation.

📝 How to Apply for W-2 in Wisconsin

🌐 Apply Online:

Visit https://access.wisconsin.gov
→ Select “Apply for Benefits”

☎️ Apply by Phone:

Call the W-2 Hotline at 1-855-757-4539

🏢 Apply In Person:

Visit your local W-2 agency (Wisconsin Works provider).
Find your local office:
🔗https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/w2/parents/w2