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On December 29, 2011 the governor announced plans to lift the Family Care Enrollment Cap and restart expansion to additional counties. Legislative action was required for the plans to be implemented. The cap has been in place since July 1, 2011. Prior to the cap Brown County was scheduled for implementation of Family Care in the Spring of 2012.
During the night the state assembly passed an amended version of the Family Care Bill SB 380 and today March 14, 2012 the Senate passed this amended bill. Now it's on to the Governor for his signature.
This bill sets the stage to lift the caps where Family Care is already in place. The amendment requires that the Joint Finance Committee have an active role in any further expansion which includes Brown County.
Advocates worked with with state departments, the governor and legislators to pass this legislation to get enrollment restarted and continue expansion.
Advocay work is not done.
You can play a part. Wisconsin Health and Human Service has posted policy papers on the sustainability of Long Term Care. Go to this 2011 - 2013 LTC Sustainability Plan website to read the papers and find out how you can comment on them. The ADRC of Brown County is the access point for entry into public Long Term Care funding for seniors and adults with disabilities. This includes the Community Options Program now and Family Care when implementation begins in Brown County. Information & Assistance staff are available to answer questions about Long Term Care options and programs. Call 920-448-4300 for information. We will continue to bring you updates on Family Care Expansion in Brown County. Watch for information updates in future issues of Stay Connected and on our website at www.adrcofbrowncounty.org. |
