WLTCAC: Charges

2026–2027 Long Term Care Advisory Council Charges

On a bi-annual basis, the Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) issues charges for the Wisconsin Long Term Care Advisory Council (WLTCAC) to address. The Council provides advice to the Secretary on the Council's charges. DHS uses this advice to guide decisions on long-term care policies, programs, and services.

Charge 1: Long path

Recommend strategies and participants to develop a 10- to 30-year multi-sectorial plan on aging and disability (MPA-D) to strengthen a coordinated system of care and support services based on the following:

• Consumer choice and independent living
• Healthy aging
• Age and disability friendly systems
• Livable communities
• Social engagement and social determinants of health

Charge 2: Medicaid long-term care

Recommend ways to make Wisconsin’s Medicaid long-term care programs better. Make sure everyone feels included and their voices are heard. The goal is to have an efficient system that gives everyone fair access, choices, and quality care.

Charge 3: Workforce

Develop recommendations to support, enhance, and grow Wisconsin’s direct care workforce to meet the demand for both paid and unpaid quality long-term care services. Ensure that all individuals receive respectful, high-quality care where and how they choose and in a manner that is responsive to their cultural, linguistic, and communication needs.