Doctors & clinics
How do I find a family doctor or clinic taking new patients if I have BadgerCare?
A common question, answered by the MadisonWI.com editors · November 13, 2026
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The state's pages don't say which providers are accepting new patients, so call a clinic to ask. To find options, use the ForwardHealth provider search, which Wisconsin DHS says anyone can use to find care. If you're in an HMO, check whether a doctor is in your HMO's network using the "Find a provider" directory on that plan's website, or call the phone number your HMO lists. To enroll in an HMO or ask HMO questions, call 800-291-2002. DHS also lists free and low-cost clinic types, such as federally qualified health centers, and says they appear in the ForwardHealth search. Entering "FQHC" in the Provider Name/Service field finds them. Source: Wisconsin Department of Health Services, BadgerCare Plus Member Information and ForwardHealth Free or Low-Cost Health Clinics (checked November 2026).
Written by the MadisonWI.com editors · November 13, 2026