HCBS waivers · Wisconsin
Wisconsin Medicaid waivers
Wisconsin runs 3 Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) waiver programs in our records.
- Waiver programs
- 3
- With a waiting list
- 0
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Wisconsin waiver programs
Wisconsin runs 3 Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) waiver programs in our records.
| Waiver | Authority | Who it serves | Waiting list | Approved through |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WI Children's Long-Term Support Waiver ProgramWI.0414Services: Adult family home, Assistive technology, Child care services, Children's foster care, Communication assistance for community inclusion, Community integration services, Community/competitive integrated employment (individual), Community/competitive integrated employment (small group)… | 1915(c) | People with physical and other disabilities, People with serious emotional disturbance, People with autism, People with intellectual disabilities, or with developmental disabilities, ages 0–21, Must meet hospital, nursing facility, or ICF/IID level of care | None | Dec 31, 2026 |
| WI Family Care WaiverWI.0367Services: Adult day care, Case management, Daily living skills training, Day habilitation, Prevocational, Respite, Supported employment-individual employment support, Consumer directed supports (self-directed supports) broker… | 1915(c) | Adults 65+, People with physical or other disabilities, ages 18–64, People with developmental disabilities or intellectual disabilities, age 18+, Must meet nursing facility or ICF/IID level of care | None | Dec 31, 2024 |
| WI IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct) WaiverWI.0484Services: Adult day care, Assistive technology, Community transportation, Competitive integrated employment exploration, Consultative clinical and therapeutic services for caregivers, Counseling/therapeutic/and wellness services, Day habilitation, Environmental accessibility adaptations (home modifications)… | 1915(c) | People who are 65 or older, People with intellectual disabilities or developmental disabilities, age 18+, People with physical disabilities, ages 18–64, Must meet nursing facility or ICF/IID level of care | — | Dec 31, 2030 |
Waiting-list counts are the state's own published figures, as of the date shown; states count differently, so compare with care.
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Frequently asked questions
What Medicaid waivers does Wisconsin have?
Wisconsin runs 3 Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) waiver programs in our records. They are: WI Children's Long-Term Support Waiver Program; WI Family Care Waiver; WI IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct) Waiver.