Thank you for your interest in serving on the
Wisconsin Long Term Care Advisory Council (LTCAC) or the
IRIS Advisory Committee (IAC).
About LTCAC
The LTCAC serves as an advisory body to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) on existing and emerging aging, disability, and long-term care systems issues. Members provide advice and make recommendations to the DHS Secretary regarding long-term care policy, programs, and services.
On a bi-annual basis, the DHS Secretary issues charges for the LTCAC. There are currently three
LTCAC Charges which include efforts to:
1. Develop a long-term vision and strategic plan for the long-term care (LTC) system.
2. Enhance and improve the quality of Medicaid LTC programs.
3. Strengthen the LTC workforce, both paid and unpaid, to ensure access to care.
About IAC
IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct) is an adult Medicaid long-term care program. The IAC provides feedback to DHS on the IRIS program. IAC members must have knowledge and expertise about the IRIS program. IAC members must be willing to share feedback to make the IRIS program better.
Who should apply
DHS aims to appoint representatives who have experience with the populations and issues addressed by the LTCAC and IAC. This recruitment strives to represent the full diversity of the state. We encourage Wisconsinites from all racial and ethnic identities; ages; nationalities; social and economic status; sexual orientations; gender identities or expressions; geographic locations; religious, political, and ideological perspectives; veteran status; and physical and mental abilities to apply for membership. Representation that reflects our state population helps DHS better consider differing needs and backgrounds when making policy.
Please note:
The IAC is only recruiting IRIS participants or their supported or legal decision makers. Only apply if you are an IRIS participant or the supported or legal decision maker for an IRIS participant.
How to apply
To be considered for the LTCAC or IAC:
- Complete the online application provided here.
- Provide a résumé or short bio. (You will be able to upload files to this online application.)
By completing and submitting this application, you agree:
- You are: a person living with a disability; an older adult; a caregiver; a service provider; an advocate; or expert in the field of aging, disability, healthcare or long-term care with an interest in creating a high quality long-term care system for all Wisconsinites.
- To participate virtually in six meetings per year and/or to travel to Madison for meetings that are hosted in-person. (Note: All 2026 meetings are currently planned to be virtual.)
- To participate and share your time and expertise by actively participating in the LTCAC or IAC meetings.
- To actively listen to fellow members and create a circle of trust that supports people in sharing their lived experiences.
- To read and agree to the terms in the charters.
If you need an accommodation or assistance with completing this application, please contact DHS Long-Term Care at 608-267-7286 or
DHSDMSLTC@dhs.wisconsin.gov. Please note that submission of this application of interest does not guarantee you will be appointed to the LTCAC or IAC. Applications must be received by Friday, November 7, 2025.