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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
Days to comply

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

Action needed
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.