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 for goods and services related to the care of individuals with Alzheimer's disease or other irreversible dementias.

In addition to the repeal, the bill amends existing statutes to remove references to the financial eligibility requirements in two sections. Specifically, it deletes language that previously required households to meet financial eligibility criteria and clarifies that individuals ineligible for the family care benefit under certain conditions can still receive support. These changes aim to streamline the eligibility process and ensure that more families can benefit from the program without the constraints of income limitations.

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