MedicaidReimbursementLow impact
ForwardHealth Update 2025-42: Reimbursement Increase for Nurse Aide Training and Testing
Wisconsin ForwardHealth·WI·Claims & Billing
Effective date
Jan 1, 2026
We identified it
Jun 18, 2026
Summary
ForwardHealth (Wisconsin Medicaid) is significantly increasing reimbursement rates for certified nursing assistant (CNA) training and testing costs effective January 1, 2026. Training reimbursement increases from $225 to $700, and competency testing increases from $61.50 to $135.
Action Required
No action required for typical medical billing teams. This policy only affects Medicaid-certified nursing facilities that hire CNAs and submit reimbursement requests using form F-01013. If your practice operates a nursing facility, update internal cost tracking and reimbursement procedures to reflect the new maximum caps effective January 1, 2026.