Short-term program to bring vital services to pre-Medicaid population

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is preparing to launch a pilot program in July 2023 to help Wisconsinites who are older or have a disability, and who are not eligible for Medicaid, get short-term services so they can stay independent and healthy. Selected aging and disability resource centers (ADRCs) and Tribal aging and disability resource specialists (ADRS) agencies in some areas of the state will help people enroll in the pilot program and find providers in their communities.

About the pilot

The Independent Living Support Pilot will offer short-term, flexible, limited services and supports. It is for people at risk of entering Medicaid long-term care. Eligible participants include adults who:

• Are older or have a disability.
• Make less than 300% of the federal poverty level.
• Live in the area of an ADRC and Tribal ADRS agency that is participating in the pilot.

Each participant will have access to services worth up to $7,200. Services include things like ramps, in-home supportive care, rides to medical appointments, and more.

Request for applications announced

A request for applications is open for ADRCs and Tribal ADRS agencies to deliver these services in their areas.

Selected ADRCs and Tribal ADRS agencies will:

• Find eligible participants.
• Help them enroll in the pilot.
• Coordinate one-time and ongoing services.
• Help participants transition to other services when the pilot ends.

Funding

The Independent Living Support Pilot is possible through federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act. Learn more, and sign up to receive updates about this funding in Wisconsin.