Request for Public Comment

Last year, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) asked members, family, friends, caregivers, providers, managed care organizations, tribal leaders, advocates, and other partners how we can improve Family Care and Family Care Partnership. We used that input to draft changes to the program waivers. Now, we want your input on the draft waiver renewal application.

The waivers allow Wisconsin to provide services and supports to help Family Care and Family Care Partnership members stay in their homes and communities.

DHS has made the following changes to the existing 1915(c) waiver:

• General updates: Changes to reflect current policies and practices and meet federal requirements.
• Administrative updates: Changes to make Family Care and Family Care Partnership more like other DHS programs. These changes will not impact access to services.
• Service improvements: Combining, adding, renaming, or updating services to increase visibility and improve access to services.
• Provider updates: Changes to expand types of providers and options for providers to be qualified.
• Incident reporting: Describing DHS’ new Adult Incident Reporting System (AIRS).

Public comment is a time to share your thoughts on changes to the 1915(b) and 1915(c) Family Care and Family Care Partnership waivers. Submit your comments by July 5, 2024. You can:

Email your comments to DHS at dhsltcpubliccomment@dhs.wisconsin.gov.Subject: Family Care 1915(b) Waiver Renewal or Family Care 1915(c) Waiver Renewal

Mail your written comments to:Division of Medicaid ServicesBureau of Programs and PolicyAttn: Family Care 1915(b) Waiver Renewal or Family Care/Family Care Partnership 1915(c) Waiver RenewalPO Box 309Madison, WI 53701-0309

You can get paper copies of the 1915(b) or 1915(c) waiver renewal applications mailed to you. To request this, call 855-885-0287.

Find more information about the public comment period, along with the Family Care and Family Care Partnership waiver renewal application, on the Waiver Renewal webpage.