The IRIS Program is a Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver for self-directed long-term supports. The program is an option for adults with long term care needs. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Medicaid Services (DMS) under the authorization of the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) is responsible for oversight of the IRIS program. IRIS is available to Wisconsin residents determined financially eligible for Medicaid, functionally in need of nursing home or Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IID) level of care. People who are eligible have the choice of IRIS or managed care through their local Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC)
DHS Address:
Division of Medicaid Services
IRIS Program
1 West Wilson, P.O. Box 309
Madison, WI 53707-0309
DHSIRIS@dhs.wisconsin.gov
Aging Disability Resource Center- Dane County
2865 N Sherman Ave
Madison, WI 53704
Business hours: Monday – Friday 7:45am-4:30pm
Toll-Free: 855-417-6892
Phone: 608-240-7400
Fax: 608-240-7401
ADRC@countyofdane.comv
Mission- To support seniors, adults with disabilities, their families, and their caregivers by providing useful information, assistance, and education on community services and long-term care options while serving as the single entry point for publicly-funded long-term care services while at all times respecting the rights, dignity, and preference of the individual.