In mid-October, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced that they are seeking members for four state Medicaid-focused boards, committees and councils. According to an email from DHS, the agency is seeking the following:

• People focused on Medicaid, including:
• • A current Medicaid member or their caregiver living in the Western region of the state
  • A long-term care direct care worker (staff who provide services to Medicaid members in long term care settings, like a home, nursing home, or assisted living facility)
  • A community outreach expert (a trusted advisor to Medicaid members who makes connections, shares resources, ensures quality services, or helps members overcome barriers)

• People focused on the IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct) Program, including 3-4 current IRIS participants or their supported or legal decision makers

• People focused on long-term care, including:
• • Three (3) self-advocates who receive long-term care services
  • A long-term care expert
  • Two (2) long-term care providers

For more information and to apply, please visit the DHS Medicaid Boards, Committees, and Councils page. Please note that the deadline is November 6!