When is open enrollment in Wisconsin for 2027?
In Wisconsin, you sign up for 2027 coverage at HealthCare.gov, the federal Marketplace.
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| Nov. 1, 2026 | 2027 open enrollment starts |
| Dec. 15, 2026 | Last day to pick a plan that starts Jan. 1, 2027 |
| Jan. 15, 2027 | Open enrollment ends |
Plans picked from Dec. 16 to Jan. 15 start Feb. 1, 2027. Coverage Decider checked these dates against HealthCare.gov and CMS on Oct. 15, 2026. 2027 open enrollment dates lists every state’s deadlines.
Who qualifies for Medicaid in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin didn’t take the ACA expansion, but BadgerCare Plus covers adults with or without children up to 100% of the poverty line: $15,960 a year for one person in 2026.
| Group | Income limit, share of the poverty line (KFF, January 2026) |
|---|---|
| Adults 19 to 64 | 100% |
| Children, through Medicaid or CHIP | 306% |
| Pregnancy | 306% |
- After a birth: Wisconsin’s Medicaid covers 12 months of postpartum care.
- Every state’s limits: Medicaid income limits by state.
- In dollars for your household size: the 2027 federal poverty level chart.
Does Wisconsin have Medicaid work requirements in 2027?
Yes, for BadgerCare Plus adults without children. From Jan. 1, 2027, adults 19 to 64 with no child under 19 at home must meet it, and current members face it at renewals due from March 2027, according to a Wisconsin DHS memo from Oct. 9, 2026.
Medicaid work requirements in 2027 covers who’s exempt and how reporting works.
What will 2027 plans cost in Wisconsin?
Coverage Decider’s calculator estimates your 2027 tax credit and ranks Wisconsin’s HealthCare.gov plans by your likely yearly cost. Until CMS posts 2027 prices, it shows what you qualify for and the most you’d pay for a benchmark plan.
Where can you get free help enrolling in Wisconsin?
Trained assisters and Navigators help Wisconsin residents apply for free. Find one near you on HealthCare.gov’s local help page.