DLTC Memo Series 2007-21
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For: Area Administrators/ Human Services Area Coordinators
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Program
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From: Sinikka Santala Administrator
Subject: Alzheimer's Family & Caregiver Support Program (AFCSP)
2008 Allocation and Report Requirements
Document Summary
This memo provides information on CY 2008 county allocations, lead
agency identification, required reporting of program budgets and CY 2008
maximum ability to pay schedule.
Alzheimer's Family Caregiver Support Program (AFCSP) lead agencies are
required to implement the program in accordance with administrative rules
HFS 68. Please review your program periodically to assure compliance with
the rules. For a copy of the rules or to discuss specific questions
contact Barbara Robinson, Office on Aging, Bureau of Aging &
Disability Resources (608) 266-7498 or via e-mail: robinbj@dhfs.state.wi.us
Allocations for CY 2008
The AFCSP funding continues as a Community Aids program. Allocations
for 2008 are at the same level as 2007. The 2008 contract amount for each
lead agency is listed on the attached allocation schedule. The schedule
reflects a prior adjustment made for Family Care counties operating a Care
Management Organization (CMO) in accordance with legislative changes in
2001-2002 state budget.
Family Care Counties Piloting Care Management Organizations
Family Care CMO counties may continue to enroll persons with
irreversible dementia into AFCSP if those persons are eligible for AFCSP
and not eligible for the Family Care benefit. Persons eligible for Family
Care but choosing not to enroll in Family Care are not eligible for AFCSP.
Lead Agency Designation
In accordance with s.46.87 (7), stats., and HFS 68.04 (5), the county
board is required to notify the Department in writing within 15 working
days whenever it designates a different county agency to administer the
program. If your county intends to change the administering agency for the
program in 2008 written notification must be submitted with documentation
of the county board decision to the Bureau of Aging and Disability
Resources. Additionally, each participant/caregiver is to receive written
notification at least ten working days prior to implementing a change in
lead agency in accordance with HFS 68.04 (6).
Program Budgets for CY 2008
Each lead agency is to prepare annually a distinct program budget for
AFCSP and submit the budget to the Department. The proposed budget must be
reviewed at the county's Community Aids or federal aging public review and
comment process. Upon approval, submit the budget using either the model
budget report form (attached) or other form containing the same
information to Florence Rosner using any of the following methods:
Bureau of Aging and Disability Resources
1 West Wilson Street, Room 450
P.O. Box 7851
Madison WI 53707-7851
Phone: (608) 266-2536
FAX: (608) 267-3203
E-mail: rosnefp@dhfs.state.wi.us
In addition, a copy of the budget report is to be submitted to either
your OSF Human Services Area Coordinator or to your Area Agency on Aging.
The submission date for the 2008 budget is December 31, 2007.
Contact Barbara Robinson if you are unable to complete your budget report
by this date so that an extension may be granted.
2008 Maximum Ability to Pay Schedule
Financial eligibility is to be re-assessed annually for each
participant. The CY 2008 maximum ability to pay schedule will be sent to
you separately in November. The AFCSP eligibility worksheets and
instructions are available electronically upon request from Florence
Rosner at rosnefp@dhfs.state.wi.us
Program Questions
Please contact Barbara Robinson with questions about program
eligibility, allocations and other programmatic issues for the Alzheimer's
Family and Caregiver Support Program. She can be contacted by calling
(608) 266-7498 or via e-mail at robinbj@dhfs.state.wi.us
Summary of Required Action
- Report changes in administering agency with documentation of county
board decision to the Department within fifteen working days.
- Family Care CMO counties may continue to admit new persons to AFCSP,
if they are eligible for AFCSP and are not eligible for Family
Care.
- Submit AFCSP Budget Report to Florence Rosner before December 31,
2007.
Regional Office Contact: Human Services Area Coordinator or Area
Agency on Aging
Central Office Contact: Barbara Robinson Bureau of Aging and
Disability Resources
1 West Wilson Street, Room 450
P.O. Box 7851
Madison WI 53707-7851
Phone: (608) 266-7498
FAX: (608) 267-3203
E-mail: robinbj@dhfs.state.wi.us
Memo Web Site: http://dhfs.wisconsin.gov/dsl_info/
Attachments (2)
AFCSP 2008 Allocations (PDF,
21 KB)
AFCSP 2008 Model Budget Report Form (MS Word, 39 KB)
cc: Alzheimer's Association Chapters
Area Agencies on Aging, Executive Directors
County/Tribal Aging Units
Wisconsin Alzheimer's Institute
County Fiscal Contacts for Alzheimer's Family and Caregiver Support
Program
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