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SNAP (Foodshare), Medical Assistance / BadgerCare Plus, and Child Care

GRC - new logo Eau Claire County is one of 10 counties that make up the Great Rivers Consortium (GRC). The other counties included in the GRC are: Barron, Burnett, Chippewa, Douglas, Dunn, Pierce, Polk, St. Croix, and Washburn. All of these counties' customers can contact the Great Rivers Call Center to report changes to cases, check benefits, process eligibility, complete reviews, etc. Changes can also be reported online via www.access.wisconsin.gov.

Great Rivers Call Center
Phone: 1-888-283-0012
Hours:
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 8am-4pm
Wed: 8am-11am

Check out our FAQ's to answer some of the frequently asked questions.

ACA Open Enrollment Nov 1-Dec 15, 2018
The Open Enrollment period for the health insurance marketplace is 6 weeks again this year. For 2019 coverage, consumers must renew or sign up for coverage by December 15.

Consumers can dial 211 to connect to free enrollment help.
Consumers can use the internet to schedule an appointment: http://www.coveringwi.org/enroll
Consumers can reach an Enrollment Assister at 1-800-318-2596 to find the best plan for them and their budgets.

Consumers who want to shop on their own can look on the internet at www.Healthcare.gov and find local help there if desired.

Benefits that may be available to you:

Child Care Assistance

Child Care Certification

Emergency Assistance

Medical Assistance

SNAP (Foodshare)

Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP)

Wisconsin Works (W2)

Other Helpful Information

Great Rivers Consortium Resource Guide (Updated 7/29/16)

Public Assistance Fraud Program

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USDA Nondiscrimination Statement

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, religious creed, disability, age, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form.

To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;

(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or

(3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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