Issue Position: Senior Care, Family Care and I.R.S.

Issue Position

Being from a rural community, Mary understands how crucial it is to protect our seniors and disabled populations.

In the most recent budget, Wisconsin invested more money into programs that would keep our loved ones closer to home near family and friends. Family Care and I.R.I.S are state long-term care programs that helps frail elders and adults with disabilities get the services they need to remain in their homes.

In 2015, Mary fought to expand this program throughout the entire state to make sure we are taking care of our most vulnerable population. This time around, she worked to eliminate the waiting list for the Children's Long-Term Support Waiver program, which provides Medicaid funding for children who need additional support in order to stay in their home and community.

Wisconsin is the only state in the nation with a Senior Care program, helping low income seniors receive low-cost prescription medications. Not only do we have this program, but we wrote it into state statute so we never have to reauthorize it, assuring our seniors that we will always have their back.

Mary will continue to advocate for these transformational reforms that will help families who are struggling to make ends meet provide for their loved ones at an affordable price close to home.

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