How do I enroll in the IRIS Program?
To enroll in IRIS, everyone must start at their local Aging and Disability Resource Center or ADRC. Click here to find your county's ADRC. They will help you:
What happens after I choose TMG as my IRIS Consultant Agency?
After you choose TMG as your IRIS Consultant Agency, you can expect a welcome call within three business days. During that call or shortly after, you will have the opportunity to choose an IRIS Consultant. Your IRIS Consultant will set up a time to meet with you in your home where they can learn more about you, help you with IRIS paperwork, and start to talk about how you would like to plan for your support and services.
What does my TMG IRIS Consultant do?
TMG believes you should choose who you work with. You will choose an available TMG IRIS Consultant who lives in your area. Your dedicated consultant will partner with you to create a plan that meets your needs. Your TMG IRIS Consultant will meet with you in your home a few times a year. They are always available to you by phone or email.
Because your TMG IRIS consultant lives nearby, he or she knows all about the resources and supports available in your community. Your consultant will teach you about the IRIS program and how it works. And together, you’ll build a plan that helps you achieve your unique goals.
We’ve developed the Understanding Your Partners in IRIS tool to help you get to know the partners you will meet.
Who provides my supports?
In a self-directed program like IRIS, you decide who will provide your supports and services, and when they happen. This may be someone you know, like a family member or friend. You can choose to hire your own workers or work with an agency that finds workers to help you. You may also use a combination of hiring your own workers and working with agencies in your area.
What can I use my IRIS budget for?
People in IRIS can choose services to help them meet their long-term care needs. The supports and services covered by your IRIS budget can help you reach your goals and maintain a safe, healthy life. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) created a list of allowable services through the IRIS program, including:
• Adaptive technology
• Adult day care center
• Adult family home
• Education and training for yourself and your workers
• Counseling and therapeutic services
• Individual directed goods and services
• Daily living skills training
• Day services
• Home-delivered meals
• Home modifications (like ramps)
• Housing counseling and startup
• IRIS self-directed personal care
• Prevocational services
• Vocational futures planning and support
• Nursing services over your Medicaid card coverage
• Personal emergency response system
• Residential care apartment complex
• Adult family home
• Support broker
• Supported employment
• Supportive home care
• Transportation
You can find a full list here. Your TMG IRIS consultant can help you figure out if a service or support you are looking for is allowed. You can also find more information about the Wisconsin IRIS program on the DHS website.