Senate Bill 272 aims to amend the eligibility criteria for the Family Care program in Wisconsin to include individuals who are deaf-blind. Currently, eligibility requires individuals to be at least 18 years old and to have a physical or developmental disability or be a frail elder, along with meeting specific functional and financial standards. The proposed bill introduces a new provision that explicitly states that a person is functionally eligible for the Family Care program if they are deaf-blind, as defined by federal law.

The amendment modifies the existing legal language in Section 46.286 (1) (a) (intro.) by inserting a clause that recognizes deaf-blind individuals as functionally eligible for the program. This change is intended to enhance access to community-based long-term care services for those who are deaf-blind, ensuring they receive the necessary support and resources.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 46.286(1)(a)(intro.), 46.286