MADISON, WI, AUGUST 8, 2025 – The Alzheimer’s Association Wisconsin Chapter celebrates a major legislative victory for families across Wisconsin as Governor Tony Evers today signed into law Senate Bill 152/Assembly Bill 176 at the Governor’s Office in the Wisconsin State Capitol. This bipartisan legislation expands access to the state’s Alzheimer’s Family and Caregiver Support Program (AFCSP), delivering crucial financial relief to more families caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.
With the removal of an outdated income cap, this new law ensures that thousands more Wisconsin families can access vital financial assistance for home and community-based services like respite care, in-home support, and transportation. These services are proven to help keep loved ones at home longer, easing both the emotional and financial burdens of caregiving.
“Today, Wisconsin recognizes the extraordinary efforts of families caring for loved ones with dementia. By making support more widely available, we reaffirm our state’s commitment to caregivers, ensuring they have access to resources they urgently need,” said Dave Grams, Executive Director of the Alzheimer’s Association Wisconsin Chapter. “We are grateful to Governor Evers and the bipartisan lawmakers who championed this change, removing obstacles and giving families hope, stability, and peace of mind.”
The newly signed law also preserves access to over $3.5 million in crucial annual federal caregiver support for Wisconsin counties by ensuring federal match requirements are met. Previously, more than half of Wisconsin counties were at risk of losing these funds due to restrictive program guidelines.
Vanessa Kent, Director of State Affairs for the Alzheimer’s Association Wisconsin Chapter, highlighted, “This legislative victory is a testament to what’s possible when we come together for our communities. Expanding support for caregivers protects Wisconsin’s families and strengthens our state’s future. We thank Governor Evers and all advocates who worked collaboratively across organizations throughout the state to make this a reality.”
The Alzheimer’s Association Wisconsin Chapter is honored to stand alongside the many organizations across the state, advocates, aging professionals, and community partners who work tirelessly to educate the public and policymakers on critical issues while driving meaningful change for older adults and their caregivers. Since the AFCSP began in 1985, these collective efforts have helped families remain together at home and have strengthened support for caregivers throughout Wisconsin.
For more information about how the new law impacts families and caregivers, visit alz.org/wi or contact the Alzheimer’s Association Wisconsin Chapter.
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