In early June, DHS issued a request for public comment on the Family Care and Family Care Partnership 1915(b) and 1915(c) waiver renewal applications.  The federal government requires that these waivers be renewed every five years.  These waivers comprise the rules for the Family Care program and allow this Medicaid-funded program to exist. 

The deadline to submit public comments to DHS is July 5, 2024.  Comments may be submitted to DHS via the following methods:

• Send an email to dhsltcpubliccomment@dhs.wisconsin.gov
• • Please include the subject line:  “Family Care 1915(b) Waiver Renewal or Family Care 1915(c) Waiver Renewal”

• Mail written comments to the following address:

Division of Medicaid Services

Bureau of Programs and Policy

Attn: Family Care 1915(b) Waiver Renewal or Family Care/Family Care Partnership 1915(c) Waiver Renewal

PO Box 309

Madison, WI 53701-0309

Additional details about this waiver renewals, including a summary of the proposed waiver changes may be viewed at the DHS website.