For-profit companies' entry into Wisconsin program for disabled, elderly raises concern
DAVID WAHLBERG
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Matt Ward, of Madison, who has autism, gets supportive services through a Wisconsin Medicaid program. Advocates fear the acquisition of two local nonprofits involved in the program by for-profit companies from out of state could curtail services. Ward creates origami at Artworking, on Madison's Far East Side.
For-profit companies outside of Wisconsin plan to buy two of the four local nonprofits that run a state Medicaid program for people with disabilities and the frail elderly, which advocates fear could lead to cuts in services for about 80,000 of the state’s most vulnerable residents.
Origami by Matt Ward is displayed at Artworking, a nonprofit on Stoughton Road that provides career-oriented support for artists with developmental disabilities.
Matt Ward, of Madison, who has autism, gets supportive services through a Wisconsin Medicaid program. Advocates fear the acquisition of two local nonprofits involved in the program by for-profit companies from out of state could curtail services. Ward creates origami at Artworking, on Madison's Far East Side.
Origami by Matt Ward is displayed at Artworking, a nonprofit on Stoughton Road that provides career-oriented support for artists with developmental disabilities.
