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Programs for Adults with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities
… Wisconsin has multiple programs available to meet the needs of adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. For each of the programs below, click on the name to learn more about what the … in applying for any of the programs listed below, must enroll through their local aging and disability resource center (ADRC) . FAMILY CARE PROGRAM Family Care is a long-term care program … -
COVID-19: Information for Adults in Long-Term Care Programs
… Screen C ontact with care team or consultant If you have questions about services or programs during COVID-19, you should reach out to your care team or IRIS consultant: If you are a … sheets and frequently asked questions with information for people in our IRIS and Family Care programs. Staying connected Use your phone, computer, tablet, or smart phone to communicate with … -
Transition of Care Between Medicaid Programs or Between Agencies Within a Medicaid Program
… Transition of Care Between Medicaid Programs or Between Agencies Within a Medicaid Program STATE OF WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH … Programs and Policy and Bureau of Adult Quality Oversight Role 6 E. DHS Bureau of Aging and Disability Resources (BADR) Role ......................................... 6 VI. Attachments … Programs or Between Agencies Within a Medicaid Program I. Definitions A. ADRC: Aging and Disability Resource Center B. DHS: Department of Health Services C. FFS: Fee For Service D. ICA: … -
IRIS: How to Apply
… steps and find out how to enroll in the IRIS program. Step 1: Contact your local aging and disability resource center To enroll in IRIS, the first step is to contact your local aging and disability resource center (ADRC) or tribal aging and disability resource specialist (ADRS). These centers serve the public and offer information. They … -
IRIS: Participant Information and Partner Agencies
… agencies to do this. These partners help you stay safe and protected. They include: Aging and disability resource centers IRIS consultant agencies Fiscal employer agents IRIS Self-Directed … Find helpful resources for participants and learn about our partner agencies below. Aging and disability resource centers (ADRCs) and Tribal Resource Centers ADRCs and Tribal Resource Centers … related to aging or disabilities. ADRCs and Tribal Resource Centers: Share information about programs and services in your area. Help people understand their long-term care options. Help … -
Medical and Remedial Expenses Checklist for Medicaid Long-Term Care Waiver Programs
… F-00295 (01/2018) MEDICAL AND REMEDIAL EXPENSES CHECKLIST FOR MEDICAID LONG-TERM CARE WAIVER PROGRAMS Name – Member/Participant PURPOSE: This form is used to determine any medical and … IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct). INSTRUCTIONS: Using the criteria below, the aging and disability resource center counselor, care manager, or IRIS consultant working with you (the … to acquire or maintain a trained service animal needed by you due to a medical condition or disability and not covered by Medicaid (including Family Care, Partnership, PACE, or IRIS), … -
Tell Me More About Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
… as possible. Long-term care is any service or support that you may need as a result of a disability, getting older, or having a chronic illness that limits the ability to do the things … People Receive the Services They Need Through One Benefit. Sorting through multiple government programs to determine your possible benefits can be confusing. The good news is that PACE pays … and prescription drugs that would otherwise be available through various Medicare and Medicaid programs. This includes pharmacy services so that you can receive your prescription and some … -
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - Medical and Remedial Expenses in the Family Care, Partnership, PACE, and IRIS Programs
… Page 1 of 10 Medical and Remedial Expenses in the Family Care, Partnership, PACE, and IRIS Programs FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS A. Requirements and Exclusions A.1. What are the requirements … can demonstrate that the remedial benefit of the trip is connected to a medical condition or disability. Not all trips the member/participant takes would normally meet this requirement. … alternative remedies based on the belief that they alleviate the effects of an illness or disability. As of 2015, these supplements (with the exception of a prescribed multivitamin, … -
Tell Me More About Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), Large Print
… as possible. Long-term care is any service or support that you may need as a result of a disability, getting older, or having a chronic illness that limits the ability to do the things … People Receive the Services They Need Through One Benefit. Sorting through multiple government programs to determine your possible benefits can be confusing. The good news is that PACE pays … and prescription drugs that would otherwise be available through various Medicare and Medicaid programs. This includes pharmacy services so that you can receive your prescription and some … -
American Rescue Plan Act: Extra Funding for Home and Community-Based Services
… estimated $350 million in federal funding will help state residents who are elderly or have a disability receive much-needed services to allow them to live as independently as possible. This new funding supports improvements to Wisconsin’s HCBS programs that are unique to the needs and priorities of our residents. HCBS programs receiving … It will also help us understand potential barriers in accessing those services. Aging and Disability Resource Center Modernization Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs) serve … -
American Rescue Plan Act: Medicaid HCBS Grants Questions and Answers
… by $350 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to support improvements in HCBS programs that are unique to the needs and priorities of the people of Wisconsin. The first round … round of applications closed in March 2023. DHS will provide grants across Medicaid HCBS programs, distribute funds geographically across the state in both rural and urban areas, and … estimated $350 million in federal funding will help state residents who are elderly or have a disability receive much-needed services to allow them to live as independently as possible. This … -
IRIS - Partner Agencies
… and safeguards for participants who self-direct. The contracted agencies include: Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs); IRIS consultant agencies (ICAs); Fiscal employer agents (FEAs); IRIS Self-Directed Personal Care (SDPC) Agency; and, MetaStar. Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs) Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs) are the first … for information tailored to their situation. The ADRC provides information on a broad range of programs and services, helps people understand the various long-term care options available to … -
IRIS: Frequently Asked Questions
… at 888-515-4747. Enroll in the IRIS program The first step is to contact your local aging and disability resource center . They can help you learn about long-term care options and resources … my ICA or FEA If you want to change your ICA or FEA, you must contact your local aging and disability resource center . They are the only ones who can help you change your ICA and/or FEA. … If you are between the ages of 18 and 59, you can also contact the IRIS ombudsman at Disability Rights Wisconsin for help. Call 800-928-8778. Disability Rights Wisconsin has offices … -
HCBS Settings Rule: FAQs
… of the HCBS settings rule is to ensure that people receiving services through HCBS waiver programs have access to the benefits of community living and are able to receive services in the … funding may use those settings for their program participants. The rule does not prohibit all disability-specific settings (that is, settings that only serve people with disabilities). … does require that people receiving home and community-based services have a choice of a non-disability-specific setting. Medicaid waiver programs have a responsibility to meet the … -
American Rescue Plan Act: Medicaid HCBS Grants Success Stories
… is a community rehabilitation center offering human services and vocational skills training programs for individuals who experience disadvantages or have disabilities. All of VPI’s programs are designed to support and guide individuals while they reach their own optimum level … -
National Core Indicators Project: FAQs
… or remotely). All parents or guardians of children with an intellectual or developmental disability who get services through the Children’s Long-Term Support Program can take the survey … the NCI surveys. All parents or guardians of children with an intellectual or developmental disability in the Children's Long-Term Support Program will get a letter with the NCI survey. You … preference. Knowledge Service’s interviewers are trained in survey best practices, disability etiquette, and cultural competence. The survey will be completed using the person’s … -
IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct) Advisory Committee
… | Board for People with Developmental Disabilities | Term ends 12/31/2024 Melanie Cairns | Disability Rights Wisconsin | Term ends 12/31/2025 Jason Glozier | Wisconsin Coalition of … 12/31/2026 Providers James Valona | Ability Group LLC | Term ends 12/31/2024 Kathy Meisner | Disability Service Provider Network | Term ends 12/31/2025 Vacant Vacant Contractors IRIS … -
IRIS: Manuals, Resources, and Reports
… Sheet, F-01208 (Word) Member satisfaction surveys for Family Care, Partnership, PACE, and IRIS programs, P-00717: 2019 Member Satisfaction Survey Results (PDF) 2018 Member Satisfaction Survey Results (PDF) Program resources Transition of Care Between Medicaid Programs or Medicaid Agencies, P-02364 (PDF) Long-Term Care: Worker Recruitment and Retention … Standards, P-02572 (PDF) Restrictive Measures User Guide, P-02769 (PDF) Adult Long-Term Care Programs: Enrollment and Disenrollment Resource Guide, P-02997 (PDF) Enrollment and Disenrollment … -
Employment Initiatives
… Assistant Services Toolkit (PDF) Governor's Committee for People with Disabilities Physical Disability Resources Summary of Vocational Service Costs (PDF) Video: Discovering the … DVR . Learn about how DRV helps people with disabilities find meaningful careers. Wisconsin Disability Benefits Network Wisconsin Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Career …