Wisconsin Long-Term Care Advisory Council (LTCAC)

Overview

The LTCAC serves as an advisory body to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) on existing and emerging aging, disability, and long-term care systems issues. Members provide advice and make recommendations to the DHS Secretary regarding long-term care policy, programs, and services.

On a bi-annual basis, the DHS Secretary issues charges for the LTCAC.  Its members, and any affiliated committees and task forces that may be established, provide advice and guidance on these topics. Agendas and minutes of meetings are posted. When they are issued, you will also be able to access reports and recommendations of the Council.

The LTCAC webpages also contain archived information about the long-term care councils and links to information about services for elderly people and people with disabilities in Wisconsin.

DHS seeks applicants for state long-term care advisory groups | Deadline to apply: November 7, 2025

DHS is seeking qualified applicants to fill vacancies on two state long-term care advisory councils.

• Wisconsin Long-Term Care Advisory Council (LTCAC)
• IRIS Advisory Committee (IAC)

The deadline to apply is Friday, November 7, 2025.

Who should apply

DHS aims to appoint representatives that have experience with the populations and issues addressed by the LTCAC and IAC. This recruitment strives to represent the full diversity of the state. We encourage Wisconsinites from all racial and ethnic identities; ages; nationalities; social and economic status; sexual orientations; gender identities or expressions; geographic locations; religious, political, and ideological perspectives; veteran status; and physical and mental abilities to apply for membership. Representation that reflects our state population helps DHS better consider differing needs and backgrounds when making policy.

Please note: The IAC is only recruiting IRIS participants or their supported or legal decision makers.

How to apply

To be considered for the LTCAC or IAC:

1. Complete the online application.
2. Provide a résumé or short bio. (You will be able to upload files to the online application.)

By completing and submitting the application, you agree:

• You are: a person living with a disability; an older adult; a caregiver; a service provider; an advocate; or expert in the field of aging, disability, healthcare or long-term care with an interest in creating a high quality long-term care system for all Wisconsinites.
• To participate virtually in six meetings per year and/or to travel to Madison for meetings that are hosted in-person. (Note: All 2026 meetings are currently planned to be virtual.)
• To participate and share your time and expertise by actively participating in the LTCAC or IAC meetings.
• To actively listen to fellow members and create a circle of trust that supports people in sharing their lived experiences.
• To read and agree to the terms in the charters.
  • LTCAC Charter (PDF)
  • IAC Charter (PDF)

If you need an accommodation or assistance with completing this application, please contact DHS Long-Term Care at 608-267-7286 or DHSDMSLTC@dhs.wisconsin.gov.