Wisconsin Elder Care Subsidies & Grants (2026)
Wisconsin offers 2 major home care waiver programs for eligible residents. An estimated $119 million in elder care benefits goes unclaimed in Wisconsin each year.
Wisconsin Elder Care Programs (2026)
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Wisconsin Medicaid Waiver Programs
Wisconsin's Medicaid program is administered by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Contact them at (608) 266-1865 to begin the application process.
- Wisconsin Family Care
- IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct)
Income limits for Wisconsin Medicaid in 2026: $2,742/month for an individual and $5,484/month for a couple. Asset limits and other requirements vary by program.
Browse by Subsidy Type in Wisconsin
Medicaid HCBS Waiver
Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers allow Medicaid to pay for home care, personal assis...
VA Aid & Attendance
The VA Aid & Attendance benefit is a tax-free pension enhancement for eligible veterans and survivin...
State Home Care Subsidy
State home care subsidy programs provide direct financial assistance to pay for in-home personal car...
Respite Care Grant
Respite care grants provide temporary relief to unpaid family caregivers by funding substitute care ...
Caregiver Support Program
Caregiver support programs provide training, counseling, financial assistance, and community connect...
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