Medicaid Assistance Program
Medicaid Assistance Program
We understand that financial strain can significantly impact the funeral arrangement process for many families. The Wisconsin Funeral and Cemetery Aids Program (WFCAP) is a financial resource that helps pay for funeral, cemetery, and crematory expenses for eligible persons.
Eligibility for the benefit requires that the person requiring services must have been enrolled in at least one eligible Medicaid program at the time of their death. Additionally, WFCAP payments are approved only when estate and other funding sources of the person who died are not enough to pay for services.
Applications for this last-resort payment assistance are completed by the service provider and not the families of loved ones. If you think your loved one may qualify for this assistance, please let us know.
Why Choose Prasser-Kleczka
Funeral service providers in Wisconsin have the right to deny WFCAP-eligible services. Prasser-Kleczka promises to provide the best quality funeral and cremation services in Milwaukee. This includes caring for loved ones who qualify for assistance through programs like WFCAP.
In addition to our six promises, we value transparency with families, which means communicating every step of the funeral and cremation process clearly and openly. We welcome all questions, and we encourage comparison of our offerings and facilities with other providers in the area.
Frequently Asked Questions
My loved one received Medicaid while they were alive. Do they qualify for assistance?
Maybe. If your loved one was enrolled for certain Medicaid programs while alive and the estate and other available funds cannot completely cover funeral, cremation, or cemetery services, they may qualify. If your loved one was not on Medicaid but might have qualified at their time of death, there are steps you can take to apply posthumously.
Will my loved one receive lower quality services with this funding?
Although we cannot speak for all funeral homes, Prasser-Kleczka treats every person we care for with the same level of respect, dignity, and honor. Your loved one will receive the highest degree of care and compassion while with our team. From the moment we take your loved one into care until services are complete, they will be cared for with integrity from all members of our staff.
For families choosing cremation, we ensure that your loved one never leaves our
compassionate oversight thanks to our on-site crematory. We also require positive identification to assure that you receive your loved one’s cremated remains.
How do I apply for assistance?
If your loved one is in the care of a funeral home that accepts WFCAP, your funeral director should help your family determine eligibility and submit an application. If approved, payment is made directly to the service providers.
Can my loved one receive the services they chose with this program?
This program provides financial relief for most funeral, cremation, and cemetery services. There are no specific requirements for what kind of services your loved one must receive in order to qualify, though families should be aware that there is a spending limit that cannot be exceeded in order to be eligible for assistance.
