Public Benefit Advocacy and Helpful Numbers
ABC for Health: (608) 261-6939
www.safetyweb.org
32 N. Bassett St., Madison, WI 53703
A nonprofit, public-interest law firm that insures health care access for children and families with special needs or at risk. When unable to take cases, may provide information and referral services.
Email: info@safetyweb.org
City of Milwaukee Health Department, Southside Health Center
www.city.milwaukee.gov/Health/Services-and-Programs/CHAP
1639 S. 23rd St., Milwaukee, WI 53204
Assistance in applying for Medicaid programs and FoodShare.
Maternal and Child Health Hotline: (800) 722-2295
www.mch-hotlines.org
Provides women, children and families with a 24/7 hotline for information, advocacy and assistance in applying for public benefits (BadgerCare+, FoodShare and WIC).
Medicare Customer Service: (800) 633-4227 / TTY (800) 486-2048
www.medicare.gov/form-help-resources/contact-medicare
Assistance with enrollment, current monthly premiums, limited income, billing, claims, drug coverage, prevention services and obtaining publications. Have your red, white and blue Medicare card number of participants prior to calling.
Milwaukee Enrollment Services: (888) 947-6583
Statewide Number: (800) 362-3002
www.access.wisconsin.gov
Provides health, nutrition and child care assistance through FoodShare, health care and prescription drug plans, family planning waivers, energy assistance, and tax credits. Available 24/7 to apply for, report changes, provide 6-month update reports and accommodate requests for fair hearings and fraudulent behavior reports.
Wisconsin ForwardHealth Member Services: (800) 362-3002
www.forwardhealth.wi.gov/wiportal/content/html/contact.htm.spage
Medical Assistance Member Services, help with ACCESS, information on current month’s SSI payment, and replacement of Forward Cards.
Social Security Administration (SSA) Social Security Administration:
(800) 772-1213/TTY (800) 325-0778
www.ssa.gov
Call or go online for SSI applications and questions.
Enrollment Services Specialist: (800) 291-2002
Assistance with HMO enrollment.
Medicare Benefits: (800) MEDICARE / 633-4227 / TTY: (877) 486-2048
Wisconsin ForwardHealth Member Services: (800) 362-3002
dhs.wisconsin.gov/forwardhealth
Customer service line for receiving SSI benefits.
SSI Caretaker Supplement (CTS) Enrollment Services: (888) 947-6583
www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/ssi/caretaker.htm
Local Social Security Administration Locations:
6300 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53218 - Serving zip codes 53201, 53209, 53213, 53216, 53218, 53222, 53223, 53224, 53225, 53226, 53244, 53263, 53278
5020 W. North Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53208 - Serving zip codes 53205, 53208, 53210
310 W. Wisconsin Ave., Suite 260, Milwaukee, WI 53203 - Serving zip codes 53202, 53203, 53206, 53211, 53212, 53217, 53233, 53259, 53267, 53268, 53274, 53288, 53290, 53293
1710 S. 7th St., Suite 200, Milwaukee, WI 53204 - Serving zip codes 53204, 53207, 53235
8455 W. Layton Ave., Greenfield, WI 53228 - Serving zip codes 53214, 53215, 53219, 53220, 53221, 53227, 53228, 53234, 53237, 53295
The Interim Disability Assistance Program (IDAP): (414) 270-2994
The Interim Disability Assistance Program (IDAP) is an interest-free loan through Milwaukee County for disabled single adults who have already applied for SSI, are awaiting eligibility determination, and have a good chance of receiving SSI. You must repay this loan whether you are approved for SSI or not. To apply or for more information regarding IDAP, call Community Advocates at (414) 449-4777.
Wisconsin Works (W-2)
www.dcf.wisconsin.gov/index.php/w2/parents/w2
American Works of Wisconsin, Inc.: (414) 386-5765
www.americaworks.com
Central – 310 W. Wisconsin Ave., 3rd Floor, Milwaukee, WI 53203
Milwaukee W-2 Agencies
America Works of Wisconsin, Inc.: (262) 290-2299
www.americaworks.com
Legal Action of Wisconsin: (414) 278-7722
www.legalaction.org
230 W. Wells St., Room 800, Milwaukee, WI 53203
For free legal assistance with fair hearings and W-2 Advocacy – call if you feel you have been unfairly sanctioned, denied an extension, had your case closed, or have other issues with W-2.
Maximus, Inc. – Central: (414) 203-8500
4201 N. 27th St., Suite 400, Milwaukee, WI 53216
Ross Innovative Employment Solutions – Northern: (414) 760-6060
7800 W. Brown Deer Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53223
UMOS, Inc – Southern: (414) 389-6600
2701 S. Chase Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53207