Senate Bill 152 aims to amend the financial eligibility criteria for the Alzheimer's family and caregiver support program in Wisconsin. Currently, individuals are deemed financially eligible if their joint income does not exceed $48,000 per year. This bill proposes to repeal the existing financial eligibility requirement entirely, thereby allowing more families to access support services without the constraint of income limits.

The bill also makes specific amendments to existing statutes. It removes references to financial eligibility in sections 46.87 (5) (a) 3. and 46.87 (5) (b), replacing them with language that focuses on the ineligibility for the family care benefit under certain conditions. Additionally, the bill repeals section 46.87 (5m), which previously outlined the financial eligibility requirements. This legislative change is intended to enhance support for families caring for individuals with Alzheimer's disease or irreversible dementia.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 46.87(5)(a)3, 46.87, 46.87(5)(b), 46.87(5m)
Text as Enrolled: 46.87(5)(a)3, 46.87, 46.87(5)(b), 46.87(5m)