FAQS of GAMP

 




Am I Eligible?

 

To be eligible for GAMP, you must meet the following eligibility criteria:

  • You must have been a Milwaukee County resident for the last 180 days.
  • You cannot be eligible or on any other entitlement program (T-19 or T-18) or any third party public or private insurance.
  • Social Security card must be presented at time of application.
  • You must meet the following income guidelines:

 

Family Size

Mo. Gross

Income

Limitations
1 902
2 1166

 


  
How and Where Do I Apply?

 


 

An application can be completed at any of the following sites listed below.  Verification documents must accompany your application.  A decision will be sent to you at your specified mailing address.

 

 MLK Heritage

 2555 N. Martin Luther King Drive
 Mon - Fri 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
 
Isaac Coggs Heritage Health Center
 8200 W. Silver Spring Drive
 Mon - Fri 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  
South Side Health Center
1639 S. 23rd Street
Mon - Fri 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
 
Keenan Health Center
3200 N. 36th Street
Tues 1- 4 p.m. and Wed 8 a.m. – noon
 
Lisbon Clinic
3522 W. Lisbon Ave
Mon – Fri 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
 
Sixteenth Street Community Clinics
1032 S. Cesar E. Chavez Drive
Mon – Fri 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
 
2906 S. 20th St
Mon – Fri 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  
Health Care for the Homeless
210 W. Capitol Dr
Mon – Fri 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
 
711 W. Capitol Dr
Mon – Fri 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
 
Angel of Hope
209 W. Orchard
Mon – Fri 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
 
Walker’s Point
611 W. National Ave., Ste 400
Mon – Fri 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
 
St. Ben’s Clinic
1027 N. 9th Street
Mon – Fri 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
 
Community Advocates
4906 W Fond Du Lac Ave
Tues – Fri 9:00 a.m. – noon
 
 
What do I need to apply?
 
   
•A form of Identification with a Photograph.
Driver's License or DMV ID card or Passport
•Proof of Identity and legal Name.
Photo ID, Birth Certificate, Social Security Card or Alien Registration Card
•Proof of Milwaukee County Residency for 180 days (6 months).
Utility Bills or Current Lease
•Proof of Income.
Award Letters, Pay Stubs, or Taxes
•Verifiable Social Security Number
Card or SSN verification print out from the SSA office
•A check or money order for $50 made payable to GAMP.   Fees will be waived for the months of November and December.
 
 
What does GAMP cover?
 
  • Primary Care - Emphasis on asthma and diabetes care
  •  Pharmacists
  •  Specialty Care
  •  Diagnostics
  •  Lab
  •  Inpatient Hospitalization


 

What's Not Covered


 

  •  Vaccinations
  •  Nursing Homes
  •  Sub-acute nursing care
  •  Fertility/Abortion/Family Planning Services
  •  Transplants - Mostly covered by T-19
  •  Mental Health/Substance Abuse
  •  Administrative Services
  •  General Vision/Eyeglasses
  •  Hearing Aids
  •  Dental - Except extractions
  •  Cosmetic Surgery
  •  Therapeutic Devices or Appliances

 


 

Commonly Asked Questions



Q1. I am on GAMP and I have received a bill.

  • Contact the name on the statement to make sure they are aware you are on GAMP.

NOTE: GAMP does not cover all services.
GAMP does not cover services outside Milwaukee County,Regardless of Emergency level.
GAMP does not cover unauthorized emergency room visits.

To seek EMR services you MUST have prior authorization from the *following:
 

  • Contact your clinic during office hours

or

  • Contact the GAMP nurse line, which is available 24/7 to answer your questions: 1-888-833-7913

* These are the only two valid authorizations.
 

Q2. I just got approved for GAMP but I can't get prescriptions.

  • There is a 72 hour window for eligibility to reach the pharmacy database.

Q3. How do I get refunded for the meds paid for.

  • You must seek refunds from the pharmacy. GAMP does not give refunds.


 

What medications does GAMP cover?



Covered Medications

The General Assistance Medical Program covers most medications prescribed by doctors.For more information regarding what drugs are covered, please see the GAMP Formulary.

Co-pay

Generic - - $3
Brand - - - $5


Medications Not Covered

The following are examples of medications not covered by GAMP.
 

  •  Impotency and Infertility Medications
  • Smoking Deterrents
  • Weight Loss Medications
  • Experimental Medications

 

 
For applications to GAMP, see "Where Do I Apply?".

Clinics and hospitals involved with GAMP can be seen by clicking here.

 

 


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