This page contains additional resources related to the IRIS program that may be helpful. It also contains reports related to the program.
Program Authority and Operations
- 1915(c) Home and Community-Based Waiver, expires 12/31/2020 (PDF)
- Draft 1915(c) IRIS Waiver Renewal, proposed effective date 1/1/2021 (PDF) (Posted for public comment 5/29/20–6/29/20)
- IRIS Policy Manual, P-00708 (PDF)
- IRIS Work Instructions, P-00708A (PDF)
- IRIS Service Definition Manual, P-00708B (PDF)
- IRIS Participant Handbook, P-01008
- IRIS Management Section Reference Sheet, P-01031 (PDF)
- IRIS Brochure, P-23205 (PDF)
- IRIS Payroll and Vendor Schedule 2019, P-01740 (PDF)
- FEA Transfer Calendar, P-02239 (PDF)
- Provider Reference Sheet - Assignments by Areas of Responsibility, F-01555 (Word)
- Standard Naming Convention for IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct) Program Documents, P-01032 (PDF)
- Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Settings Rule FAQ
- IRIS Transition Plan (PDF)
Contractor Certification
The Office of IRIS Management is suspending the certification process for entities seeking to become certified IRIS Consultant Agency (ICA) providers and Fiscal Employer Agent (FEA) providers, as the Certification Standards for ICAs (P-00826) and FEAs (P-00825) are in the process of being updated. Upon completion of the updates to the certification standards and criteria, the certification submission process will reopen.
- Wisconsin Medicaid Program Provider Agreement and Acknowledgement of Terms of Participation for IRIS Fiscal Employer Agents (FEA), F-01438 (Word)
- Wisconsin Medicaid Program Provider Agreement and Acknowledgement of Terms of Participation for IRIS Consultant Agencies (ICA), F-01439 (Word)
- Business Associate Agreement, F-00759 (PDF)
- IRIS Provider Board Member Disclosure, F-01275 (Word)
- IRIS Provider Executive Staff Disclosure, F-01275A (Word)
- IRIS Program Conflict of Interest Disclosure - Provider, F-01310 (Word)
- IRIS Financial Projections Template, F-02046 (Word)
- IRIS Data Reporting Requirements for Fiscal Employer Agents (FEAs), P-00878 (PDF)
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the documents listed above, then please submit these to DHSIRISCertification@wisconsin.gov.
Contractor Financial Reporting
Quality Management
- IRIS Consultant Agency Quality Management Plan, F-01208 (Word)
- IRIS Consultant Agency Quality Management Plan Tracking, F-01208A (Excel)
- IRIS Fiscal Employer Agency Quality Management Plan, F-01207 (Word)
- IRIS Fiscal Employer Agency Quality Management Plan Tracking, F-01207A (Excel)
Member Satisfaction Surveys for Family Care, Partnership, PACE, and IRIS programs, P-00717:
- 2019 Survey Results (PDF)
- 2018 Survey Results (PDF)
Program Resources
- Transition of Care Between Medicaid Programs or Medicaid Agencies, P-02364 (PDF)
- Long-Term Care: Worker Recruitment and Retention Resources
- Incontinence Supplies Guide, P-00693 (PDF)
- Remote Electronic Support Guide, P-00692 (PDF)
- Accessibility Assessment Guide, P-00699 (PDF)
- IRIS Employment Contact Information (DVR), P-00705 (PDF)
- Elder Abuse/Adults at Risk/Adult Protective Services Guide for IRIS Consultants, P-00328 (PDF)
- Restrictive Measures Guidelines and Standards, P-02572 (PDF)
Enrollment Report and Maps
- Monthly Enrollment Report, P-02354
- Active Participant Map, P-01759 (PDF)
- Active SDPC Map, P-01758 (PDF)
- ICAs and FEAs by Geographic Service Region, P-02029 (PDF)
Employment for People with Disabilities
- Employment Initiatives for People with Disabilities
- Guiding Principles for Competitive Integrated Employment for People with Disabilities in Long-Term Care, P-01786 (PDF)
- Health and Employment Consulting (HEC) Program
- Medicaid Purchase Plan
- Project SEARCH
- Youth in Transition, Interagency Agreement
- Transition Action Guide for Post-School Planning
