Why redesign the long-term care system?

• Problems with the current LTC system

• Stories from real people

• Growing need for LTC

• The cost of our LTC system

• Why Older People Need Family Care

• Why People with Physical Disabilities Need Family Care

• Why People with Developmental Disabilities Need Family Care

Goals for a better system

• Summary of goals

• DHFS Goal for Redesign

• DHFS Guiding Principles

Proposal for redesign

• Summary of the plan as enacted

• 7/31/98 Proposal for LTC Redesign (pdf 328Kb)

• Short Summary of 7/31/98 Proposal

• History of LTC Redesign Efforts

• Key Consumer Features

• Consumer Forums

Speeches and press releases

• 9/25/97, Long Term Care (Resource Center) Pilots Announced 

• 1/20/98, Governor Tommy G. Thompson 1998 State of the State Address

• 10/6/98, Governor Names Family Care Demonstration Counties 

Last Revised: July 01, 2008