90 organizations will receive funding, many with a focus on crucial transportation enhancements



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News Release


*For Immediate Release*

July 13, 2023
Contact: Elizabeth Goodsitt/Jennifer Miller 608-266-1683

Second Round of Grants for Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services Exceeds $12 Million; Total Funding Reaches $30 Million"?"

"90 organizations will receive funding, many with a focus on crucial transportation enhancements"

Today the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced the selection of 90 awardees for?Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) grants [ [link removed] ]?that will improve services for people who are older or have a disability, helping them remain in their home or community. A total award of $12.5 million to 90 organizations marks the completion of the second round of funding made possible by the?American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) [ [link removed] ].

?After seeing such success from our first round of grantees, we?re excited to fund this next round of projects to continue the momentum,? said DHS Secretary-designee Kirsten Johnson. ?More supports, transportation options, and dedicated workers will improve the lives of people receiving home and community-based services around the state. And our grantees are finding innovative ways to make them happen.?

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