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 functional and financial eligibility standards. The proposed bill specifically states that a person is functionally eligible for the Family Care program if they are deaf-blind, as defined by federal law.

The amendment to the statute is found in Section 1, where the introductory language of 46.286 (1) (a) is revised to include the new provision regarding deaf-blind individuals. This change is intended to ensure that those who are deaf-blind can access community-based long-term care services, thereby enhancing support for this population within the Family Care program.

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