Care Wisconsin will be offering Family Care in seven northeast Wisconsin counties in 2015. The counties include: Brown, Door, Kewaunee, Marinette, Oconto, Menominee, and Shawano.
The award was made by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. This is the first time Family Care has been offered in these seven counties. The Joint Finance Committee approved their inclusion on Nov. 12.
Family Care is a government-funded program that helps frail seniors and adults with disabilities manage their home and community-based long-term care services. Members are part of a care team that includes the member, a care manager and registered nurse. Together they create a plan that meets the member’s long-term care needs based on their goals, needs and abilities.
Care Wisconsin contracts with local agencies and providers to serve Family Care members and offer them flexibility and access to high-quality services for their long-term care needs. In addition to securing partnerships with local providers, Care Wisconsin is focusing on developing relationships and working collaboratively with other key stakeholders in the region. Officials will meet with the counties, Aging and Disability Resource Centers, providers and other local organizations and individuals in the coming months.
“We have seen countless members benefit in so many ways from the Family Care program — from more independence to improved quality of life,” said Karen Musser, CEO for Care Wisconsin. “We are extremely excited to see this program move into these seven counties.”
Care Wisconsin has has extensive experience delivering community-based long term care services and currently serves more than 4,100 Family Care members in 19 counties.
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