Wisconsin Guide to Health Insurance for People with Medicare

Last Updated: December 12, 2025

​This guide link opens in new window​gives an​ overview of the Med​icare program and the health and prescription drug insurance available to those on Medicare in Wisconsin. 

It includes a helpful glossary of ​​terms and acronyms that are important in understanding the Medicare program. 


Glossary Tip: To more easily view a glossary term in a PDF within your internet browser, simply hold the CTRL (control) key (or ⌘ key on a Mac) while clicking on the dotted-underlined term. This will open the glossary in a new window, allowing you to hold your spot within the consumer guide.


​Request a Copy by Mail

Order a publication online or call 1-800-236-8517 to request a copy.

File a Complaint

If you have a specific complaint​ about your insurance, refer it first to the insurance company or agent involved. If you do not receive satisfactory answers, contact the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI).


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