Family Care/IRIS Transition

We want to help you be well informed when it comes to making sure your family effectively and successfully navigates the Family Care/IRIS enrollment process to find the best match.  The State’s process for enrollment starts in October of 2017, actual enrollment doesn’t begin until February of 2018.  We will continue to provide educational opportunities and resources to help you make the best choice.

MAKING A CRITICAL CHOICE:

There was not enough time to answer all of the many questions at our October 19th educational seminar.  We know that if one person has a question, it is likely others will have that same questions.  So, we went to the experts to get your questions answered and compiled the list to share.  Take a look at the compilation of questions and answers below.

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• Seminar Questions

WEBSITES:

ADRC of Dane County

• ADRC Enrollment Counseling Appointment Line: 608-240-7480

Wisconsin Department of Health Services

• Family Care

• IRIS

Disability Rights Wisconsin – Ombudsman Program

PRINTABLE RESOURCES:

Understanding Family Care and IRIS:

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• Understanding Enrollment Counseling Graphic

• Family Care/IRIS Side by Side Comparison

• ADRC Description of IRIS

• ADRC Description of Family Care

• ADRC Description of Partnership

• ADRC Addressing My Concerns FAQ’s

• LOV Dane – IRIS FAQ’s

• Provider Role in IRIS

Support Brokers Attending Enrollment Counseling:

• DHS Letter to Rep. Subek

• Request Form For Dane Co. Broker to Attend Enrollment Counseling

Worksheets to Support Your Counseling Appointment:

• Make Your Case for Continuing Supported Employment

• Make Your Case for an Active Social Life and Community Integration

• Make Your Case to Continue Supported Living

• Make Your Case for Moving Out, Into Supported Living

• Planning for Your Transportation Needs

• Supported Living Checklist

Advocacy Information:

• Wisconsin Graham Cassidy Fact Sheet