Ketamine Providers in Wisconsin
7 providers across 5 cities
Wisconsin has 7 ketamine therapy providers across 5 cities. The most common provider types are ketamine infusion clinic, med spa & aesthetic, pain management clinic. Providers in Wisconsin commonly treat depression, ptsd, ocd. Top cities include Brookfield, Milwaukee, Appleton, Green Bay, Monona.
Ketamine Therapy in Wisconsin
Wisconsin stands out nationally as one of the first states to extend Medicaid coverage to IV ketamine infusions for major depressive disorder — a landmark policy that took effect January 1, 2025. ForwardHealth covers both IV ketamine and Spravato with prior authorization, giving qualifying patients access that's nearly unmatched in the country. Pricing is moderate at $275-$600 per session. The University of Wisconsin Health system anchors research and clinical training, while a growing network of independent clinics serves cities from Milwaukee to Green Bay and Madison.
Wisconsin ranks 29th nationally with 7 ketamine therapy providers, averaging 1.4 providers per city. The largest provider category is ketamine infusion clinic (42.9% of providers). Brookfield leads the state with 2 providers.
State Regulations
Wisconsin is governed by the Medical Examining Board and the Department of Safety and Professional Services. Ketamine may be prescribed by licensed MDs, DOs, NPs, and PAs within their scope of practice. As of December 2025, ForwardHealth expanded prescribing and ordering permissions to all enrolled Medicaid providers, effective December 1, 2025.
Insurance & Medicaid Coverage
Wisconsin (ForwardHealth) made national news on January 1, 2025 by becoming one of the first states to cover IV ketamine infusions under Medicaid for MDD with or without suicidality — requiring prior authorization, an attestation form, ACLS-certified staff on site, and a treatment protocol. Spravato is also covered with PA. Initial IV ketamine PA approvals cover up to 8 treatments over 3 months; renewals allow up to 13 additional treatments over 6 months.
Telehealth Options
Wisconsin permits telehealth for evaluation and medication management. DEA flexibilities extended through December 31, 2026 cover ketamine prescribing via telehealth. IV infusions require in-person administration.
Cost of Ketamine Therapy
IV ketamine infusions in Wisconsin typically cost $275–$600 per session. Wisconsin pricing is moderate. Some Madison providers offer infusions starting at $275; Green Bay clinics charge $300/session. Medicaid-covered patients pay based on copay structure. A standard initial series of 6 infusions runs $2400–$3600. Spravato (esketamine) may be partially or fully covered by insurance.
Mental Health Access
Wisconsin meets 41.77% of mental health professional needs as of December 2025 (HRSA data) — one of the better-performing states but still significantly below need, with 92 additional practitioners needed. Rural northern and western Wisconsin counties show the greatest shortages. Wisconsin has approximately 0.12 ketamine providers per 100,000 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes — Wisconsin's ForwardHealth program began covering IV ketamine infusions for major depressive disorder on January 1, 2025, making Wisconsin a national leader. Coverage requires prior authorization, a physician-signed attestation form, ACLS-certified staff on site, and an active monitoring protocol. Initial approval covers up to 8 infusions over 3 months. Spravato is also covered.
- IV ketamine infusions in Wisconsin range from approximately $275-$600 per session. A standard six-session series costs $2,400-$3,600. Forward Ketamine (Madison) starts at $275 per session. JoyDeVie Infusions in Green Bay charges $300 per 40-minute infusion.
- Under ForwardHealth, patients with MDD and active suicidal ideation must be 18+ with no active substance use disorder. Patients with MDD without suicidality must have failed at least two adequate antidepressant trials. All patients must receive IV ketamine with an oral antidepressant, at a facility with ACLS-certified staff.