Wisconsin

This report reviews the initiatives of five states and highlights ongoing efforts to create a more balanced financing and delivery system. A table summarizes the home and community-based services system in each of the states. The case studies suggest at least five key issues for other states, Area Agencies on Aging, providers and consumers that are interested in reform. This report is one of 5 in a series called Case Studies from the Aging Network: Health and Social Support Systems Integration.

This link provides information on the requirements in Wisconsin for the Aging and Disabilty Resource Centers (ADRC). The attachments include: the administrative rules to implement the pre-admission consultation (PAC) referral requirements; a link to the webpage that describes the pre-admission consultation process and provides links to additional materials; and a document that contains information and data for Wisconsin Preadmission Counseling Referrals during the quarter ending March 31, 2004.

All CMS Real Choice housing grantee were invited to participate in this conference call in an effort to share the model of integrating services within a public housing setting. The call included presenters from the Housing Authority of City of Milwaukee & the Milwaukee County Department on Aging. The presentation focused on the Lapham Park Venture, a collaboration of partner agencies who provide a continuum of care for residents. This entry contains meeting notes and questions & answers.

This report focuses attention on a growing issue facing the nation: how to support & sustain those who are the cornerstone of our LTC system—the dedicated families & informal caregivers. This national study is the first to examine publicly funded caregiver support programs throughout all 50 states. The report identifies key findings, describes state approaches to providing caregiver support services, offers state-by-state profiles, pinpoints challenges, & expands recognition of caregiver needs.

NCHSD held its 4th Annual National Fall Technical Assistance Conference for Medicaid Infrastructure Grantees. This year’s meeting featured pre-conference regional gatherings, a day-long session on building public-private partnerships with employers, updates from our CMS partners, and a series of state expert panel presentations. Attached are the Fall 2004 Conference Edition eNews with highlights and promising practices plus the conference materials and presentations from every session.

Medstat identified common factors of system change in a six-page brief, based on a review of organization transformation literature and, more importantly, the experiences of eight state long-term support systems that were the subject of a series of case studies on comprehensive system reform.

This report summarizes information from the WI Department of Health and Family Services, Bureau of Aging and Long Term Care Resources (DHFS-BALTCR) Nursing Home Transition Real Choice Systems Change grant. A survey colleting information is an important initial step to assist county and state-level program and policy planners. This report provides an overview of the ways in which counties purchase direct care and support services for elderly people and people with disabilities.

To assist states in preparing for the challenges and opportunities they will face as baby-boomers age, the National Governors Association's Center for Best Practice's (NGA Center) published this report designed to identify current trends and future directions, and to assist state policymakers in creating programs and policies that respond to need. This data book provides information on demographic shifts, health care concerns, & long term care workforce shortages.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has published final FY 2005 Fair Market Rents (FMRs) that reflect the estimated 40th and 50th percentile rent levels trended to April 1, 2005. The FMRs determine the Section 8 payment amounts established by HUD for counties. FMRs apply to both renewal rents and initial rents for vouched programs. HUD is legally required to publish FMRs at least annually, adjusted to be effective on the first of October of each year.

Explores states’ use of “global budgeting” to promote a public policy of supporting consumers’ long-term care choices. Prepared for NJ policymakers, this report defines global budgeting in the context of long-term care, provides five state models, and offers lessons learned about determining what is “in the globe,” legislative and administrative language to advance it, and how it can be implemented. Funded by the NJ Department of Health and Senior Services.