Deb Wisniewski's Blog – February 2012 Archive (2)
Committee Votes to Lift the Caps, But More Advocacy Needed
The Wisconsin Senate Health Committee voted 5-0 to pass Senate Bill (SB) 380. The bill lifts the caps on Family Care, IRIS, Partnership, and PACE and rolls out the programs statewide. Many phone calls, e-mails, and visits to Committee members and other Senators helped make this vote happen. This is…
ContinueAdded by Deb Wisniewski on February 14, 2012 at 1:00pm — No Comments
Lift the Family Care Caps - Call in Days: Feb. 7, 8, 9
LIFT THE CAPS CALL-IN DAYS! FEB 7, 8, 9
Help us create a Disability Drumbeat!
The Bills to Lift the Caps on Long-Term Care programs are in DANGER.
Wouldn’t it be great if we blasted the Capitol in Madison with calls from people with disabilities, families and disability advocates all…
ContinueAdded by Deb Wisniewski on February 6, 2012 at 2:22pm — No Comments
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