Assembly Bill 176 proposes changes to the financial eligibility criteria for the Alzheimer's family and caregiver support program in Wisconsin. The bill repeals the existing financial eligibility requirement, which currently stipulates that a person with irreversible dementia and their spouse must have a joint income of $48,000 per year or less to qualify for assistance. This repeal is intended to broaden access to the program, allowing more families to receive support regardless of their income level.

Additionally, the bill amends existing statutes to remove references to the financial eligibility requirements in the context of service provision. Specifically, it modifies the language in sections 46.87 (5) (a) 3. and 46.87 (5) (b) to eliminate the requirement that households meet financial eligibility criteria, while maintaining the stipulation that individuals must be ineligible for the family care benefit under certain conditions. The overall aim of the bill is to enhance support for families caring for individuals with Alzheimer's disease or other irreversible dementias by removing financial barriers to program eligibility.

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