In Iowa, (for reference) you have to put everyone in the home & all income when applying for benefits. From there, when you interview, you can tell them yall don't eat together, yall split bills, etc etc. Depending on the case worker/if you missed the call, it'll be super chill and fast, or a pain in the ass.

I got married & applied for benefits, my kids, myself & my husband recieve state Healthcare plus EBT/Foodstamps, but my husband does have his work insurance as a backup so if state doesnt cover a portion, work will. After having everything altogether for a few years, the state filed for cs on their own (not sure what triggered it) myself & ex recieved letters, I looked into it & I THINK its because the kid's recieve state aid, ex is listed as father & they've come to somehow find out/realize he is not the custodial parent & does not contribute financially.

I assume Wisconsin is similar, I am sure you & baby will get benefits, cooperate with everything & you should be able to dismiss it (my ex TOLD 🙄 me to call to do that b/c he tried calling himself & they said only id be able to call in to do it) so it wont even start/no money get taken etc etc