Medicaid Waivers & Residential Care Funding in Wisconsin

Wisconsin has 4 Medicaid funding programs on Capacity Track, and 4 of them can pay for care in a licensed residential setting. Below is what each program covers, who it serves, and where to find licensed providers — 4,373 locations statewide.

Waiver services in Wisconsin are coordinated by a care manager, typically through your Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) or IRIS consultant. Every provider listed here comes from state licensing records — never pay-to-play.

Waiver Programs in Wisconsin

Find Licensed Providers in Wisconsin

Once a waiver is approved, the next step is finding a licensed provider with an opening. Browse Wisconsin providers by care type — openings show live when providers update availability.

See Every Wisconsin Provider

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Medicaid Waivers Pay for Residential Care in Wisconsin?
In Wisconsin, Family Care, Family Care Partnership, IRIS (self-directed), and PACE can fund services in licensed residential settings. Eligibility, enrollment caps, and waitlists vary by program — your care manager confirms which program applies.
How Do I Find Wisconsin Waiver Providers With Openings?
Capacity Track lists every licensed residential care provider in Wisconsin from state licensing records. Browse by care type and county, then send an inquiry. It arrives in the provider's email inbox, and they reply from that email. An opening shows when that provider updates it.
Who Coordinates Waiver Services in Wisconsin?
In Wisconsin, waiver services are coordinated by a care manager, typically through your Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) or IRIS consultant. They confirm eligibility, authorize services, and help select a provider.

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