DLTC Memo Series
2008-14
STATE OF WISCONSIN
Department of Health Services
Division of Long Term Care:
DLTC Memo Series 2008-14 /ACTION
Date: November 26, 2008
Index Title: Alzheimer's Family &
Caregiver Support Program 2009 Allocation and Requirements
To: List Serve
For: Area Administrators/ Human Services Area Coordinators
DLTC Bureau Directors
County Departments of Community Programs Directors
County Departments of Developmental Disabilities Services Directors
County Departments of Human Services Directors
County Departments of Social Services Directors
County Lead Agencies for Alzheimer's Family Caregiver Support Program
Licensing Chiefs/Section Chiefs
Tribal Chairpersons/Human Services Facilitators
From: Sinikka Santala
Administrator
Subject: Alzheimer's Family & Caregiver Support Program (AFCSP)
2009 Allocation and Report Requirements
Document Summary
This memo provides information on CY 2009 county allocations, lead
agency identification, required reporting of program budgets and CY 2009
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:
barbara.robinson@wisconsin.gov
Allocations for CY 2009
The AFCSP funding continues as a Community Aids program. Allocations
for 2009 are at the same level as 2008. The 2009 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 2009 written notification must be submitted with documentation
of the county board decision to the Office on Aging, 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 2009
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: florence.rosner@wisconsin.gov
In addition, a copy of the budget report is to be submitted to either
your DES Human Services Area Coordinator or to your Area Agency on Aging.
The submission date for the 2009 budget is December 31, 2008. Contact
Barbara Robinson if you are unable to complete your budget report by this
date so that an extension may be granted.
2009 Maximum Ability to Pay Schedule
Financial eligibility is to be re-assessed annually for each
participant. The CY 2009 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 florence.rosner@wisconsin.gov
or Kathleen Steele at kathleen.steele@wisconsin.gov.
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 barbara.robinson@wisconsin.gov
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, 2008.
Regional Office Contact: Human Services Area Coordinator or Area
Agency on Aging
Central Office Contact:
Barbara Robinson
Office on Aging
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: barbara.robinson@wisconsin.gov
MEMO WEB SITE: http://dhs.wisconsin.gov/dsl_info/
Attachments (2)
AFCSP 2009 Allocations (PDF 26 KB)
AFCSP 2009 Model Budget Report Form http://dhs.wisconsin.gov/forms1/f2/f21343.doc
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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