Take A Stand On the Plan campaign helps people submit comments on Wisconsin Home and Community Based Services Transition Plan

The Department of Health Services (DHS) has produced a plan that will significantly change the way in which long term supports through Medicaid waivers (including Family Care, IRIS, legacy waivers and the Childrens Long Term Support Waiver) will be delivered to participants.A copy of the plan can be found here:http://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/LTCare/StateFedReqs/waiver.htm

There are only have 30 days to submit public comments on the DHS Wisconsin Transition Plan that will require the states providers of home and community based services funded through Medicaid to offer supports in inclusive community settings that allow people with disabilities to have more choices about where and how they work and live. Comments are dueSeptember 2nd, 2014.

The Board for People with Disabilities, People First Wisconsin, and Disability Rights Wisconsin have created a website and tool to help self-advocates, families and providers submit public comments to the Department of Health Services. Go to:

www.takeastandontheplan.organd click on take action and use this online tool to submit comments

Paper copies of the online tool and help filling it out are available upon request. Contact John Shaw at608-266-7707.

DHS must hear from people with disabilities, families and advocates that believe people with disabilities need more choice in their lives and should be a part of our communities. Without your input, these changes may not be strong enough to make lives better!