Waiting lists loom under proposed Family Care freeze

For more than 400 residents of the five counties served by Community Care of Central Wisconsin, the governor’s proposed budget will mean they won’t get services for at least two years. Gov. Scott Walker’s proposed budget puts a freeze on Family Care that would go into effect June 20. Those who are on the waiting list June 20 or sign up for the program after that date would have to wait until the freeze ends in two years or until someone leaves the program, opening up space. (WISCONSIN RAPIDS TRIBUNE, 5/9)