DHS is hosting early training opportunities for providers to learn how to use the ForwardHealth adult long term care waiver services provider enrollment application. Here are the details.
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This week, WHCA/WiCAL learned that Governor Evers and his administration have decided to move forward on a Family Care Fee Schedule effective October 1, 2024....
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The Department of Health Services has updated the Adult LTCFS Diagnoses Cue Sheet and Functional Screen Information Access (FSIA). The updated version of the
Diagnoses Cue Sheet is available on
Wisconsin’s Functional Screen webpage.
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Last week, we reported that the Department of Health Services (DHS) announced an exciting new program, the goal of which is to train 10,000 people as Certified Direct Care Professionals to work in the Home and Community- Based setting. To be eligible, an assisted living center must participate in a program that serves Medicaid Home and Community-Based Participants (ie: Family Care).
The Program is free to candidates and to prospective employers. Program background along with guidance from DHS on how a provider gets connected with successfully certified direct care professionals follow.
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The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is renewing the Family Care and Family Care Partnership waivers. A waiver is a special set of rules that allows for Medicaid programs like Family Care. The waivers must be renewed every five years. DHS is asking that providers complete a
survey to help make Family Care and Family Care Partnership better between 2025 and 2030.
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The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is renewing the Family Care and Family Care Partnership waivers. A waiver is a special set of rules that allows for Medicaid programs like Family Care. The waivers must be renewed every five years. DHS is asking that providers complete a
survey to help make Family Care and Family Care Partnership better between 2025 and 2030.
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The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is renewing the Family Care and Family Care Partnership waivers. A waiver is a special set of rules that allows for Medicaid programs like Family Care. The waivers must be renewed every five years. DHS is asking that providers complete a
survey to help make Family Care and Family Care Partnership better between 2025 and 2030.
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WHCA/WiCAL is pleased to share with members that Governor Evers has signed the 2023-25 biennial state budget, which includes significant investments for SNF Medicaid reimbursement and Family Care funding.
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The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is renewing the Family Care and Family Care Partnership waivers. A waiver is a special set of rules that allows for Medicaid programs like Family Care. The waivers must be renewed every five years. DHS is asking that providers complete a
survey to help make Family Care and Family Care Partnership better between 2025 and 2030.
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An automated light system mimicking nature's clock helps patients in long-term care facilities. UNION GROVE, Wis. — An automated light system is keeping residents at...
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