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An open letter to LKiChoice from the Burchetts

We recently received this heartfelt letter from a parent of two children formerly enrolled in Children’s Long-Term Support (CLTS). With her permission, we wanted to…

Ryan’s Journey to Independence Through Self-Direction

Ryan’s Journey to Independence Through Self-Direction

Note – Ryan Klotz is an enrolled participant with LKiChoice’s sister company, Personal Accounting Services (PAS), out of Taylor, Michigan. PAS and LKiChoice operate under…

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What is an Independent Living Center and its Role in Self-Direction?

What Are Independent Living Centers (ILCs)? An Independent Living Center is a community-based organization run by and for people with disabilities. ILCs support independent living…

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Share Your Story to Protect Medicaid Funding Access

LKiChoice understands your concerns about the current state of affairs in Washington. With concern to Medicaid funding access and what it means for your supports…

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AssuranceSD Announces Sale of Lori Knapp Cares

Since purchasing The Lori Knapp companies, AssuranceSD, along with the Lori Knapp founders, had a desire to focus on the fiscal agent services and identify…

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Self-Direction History | Story of Lori Knapp and LKiChoice

LKiChoice’s Self-Direction History The story below, originally published in the La Crosse Tribune and Wisconsin State Journal on June 19, 2005, highlights the beginning of…

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Direct Care Professional Resources from National Family Caregivers Month

Helpful Resources from National Family Caregivers Month Caregiver Action Network Recognizing and Supporting Caregivers from Caregiver Action Network. President Joe Biden’s Presidential Proclamation for National Family…

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Hiring in Self-Direction | Drafting a Job Description (Part I)

For Participants enrolled in Self-Direction, one of your roles is to hire your own Direct Care Professionals (DCP), or employees. Before you hire anyone, it’s…

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Hiring in Self-Direction | Drafting a Job Description (Part II)

For Participants enrolled in Self-Direction, employing your own Direct Care Professionals (DCP), or employees, is one of your most important roles. Having a quality list…

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DVRW Supports Your Voice Being Heard

Last week was Disability Voting Rights Week (DVRW). DVRW was celebrated from September 9-13 and was promoted by the American Association of People with Disabilities…

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Self-Direction Services – The Wisconsin DHS’ Client Rights Office

The Client Rights Office acts as an import Self-Direction service. An important part of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, it helps individuals with developmental…

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New EVV Service Codes Issued by the Wisconsin DHS

The Wisconsin DHS hard launched new EVV service codes, effective October 1, 2024. Per ForwardHealth, for Dates of Service (DOS) beginning that day, the Wisconsin…

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Home and Community Based Services – Americans Prefer Life at Home

A “Home and Community Preferences” survey by AARP found more than 75 percent of adults over 50 want to remain at home as they age…

Celebrating Helen Keller Day on June 27

Celebrating Helen Keller Day on June 27

On June 27, we will celebrate the life and achievements of Helen Keller. Keller, who was blind and deaf, became a distinguished author, public speaker,…

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Long-Term Services and Supports – Wisconsin Ranks No. 15

AARP recently released its Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Scorecard. The Scorecard creates interest and investment in LTSS by measuring each state’s support and services…

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LKiChoice Participant Feature: Sandra and Tom Larson

Note: Sandra “Sandy” Marie Larson (Evert), age 77, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Read her obituary…

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Wisconsin DHS Air Quality Safety Tips and FAQs

Spring is right around the corner and that means sunshine and warm weather but it can also mean a decrease in air quality. Fortunately, there…

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LKiChoice Expands In-Home Enrollment Area

LKiChoice has expanded coverage for in-home enrollment services to 25 new counties in Wisconsin. In-home enrollment services are now available in 40 counties. The new…

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CDC Respiratory Disease Update and How to Protect Yourself

The CDC released its respiratory disease season update earlier this month. It provides updates on COVID-19, influenza, and RSV activity across the country compared to…

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Wisconsin DHS, UW-Green Bay Launch WisCaregiver Career CDCP Program

The Wisconsin DHS and the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay recently launched the WisCaregiver Career CDCP Program. The program trains students to become a Certified Direct…

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WBPDD Releases 2021-23 Biennial Report

In November, the Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (WBPDD) released its report for 2021 to 2023. It covers projects the board is working…

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CDC Reminders for COVID-19 and Flu Vaccines

As cold and flu-season gears up, the CDC has issued reminders to receive your COVID-19 and influenza vaccinations. COVID-19 It is recommended by the CDC…

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AARP Releases 2023 LTSS State Scorecard

AARP recently released its 2023 Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Scorecard. The Scorecard helps create interest and investment in LTSS  by effectively measuring each…

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The Value of Using Web Entry for Timesheets

Web Entry is an online way track your hours daily instead of filling out a paper timesheet that then needs to be sent to LKiChoice…

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