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Your Voice Matters in Advocacy

One of our key roles is to keep you informed about policy decisions that impact your life and to educate legislators who often don’t know the challenges you face. But we need your voice to help tell the story. You don’t need to be an expert—you’re the expert on your own life. Share how meals, transportation, in-home care, and medications help you stay well and independent. Legislators need to hear it from you!

Join the Wisconsin Medicaid Member Experience Council 

The Wisconsin Medicaid Member Experience Council (MMEC) is looking for ambassadors to share their experiences and connect directly with decision-makers. This is your chance to speak up about what’s working—and what’s not—so we can build a better system together.

✅ Who can apply?

• People who currently have Medicaid, or their caregivers

• People who had Medicaid in the last 2 years, or their caregivers

We’re looking for ambassadors from all walks of life and all across Wisconsin to share their perspectives.

🗓️ What to expect:

• Attend about 8 meetings per year (online or by phone, with some in-person options)

• Work on 1–2 special projects to solve real problems

• Talk directly with the Medicaid Director and staff

• Serve as an ambassador for 3 years

📝 Applications are due May 12 – available online or on paper.

📅 The first meeting is expected around July 2025. This program is organized by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS).

Need help applying? The ADRC is here to support you! Contact ADRC Specialist, Elena, at 920-448-4305 for assistance.

Your Voice Matters Now More Than Ever

Congress is preparing to make critical decisions that could significantly impact programs like Medicaid, which many in our community rely on for meals, transportation, in-home care, and vital medications. Policymakers need to hear directly from you—the people whose lives are affected.

Share your story and help legislators understand why these programs are essential to staying healthy and independent. Below, you’ll find tools and resources to stay informed and empowered to speak up. Together, we can make a difference.

• Presentation on what grassroots organizations have heard when they talked with their U.S. Senator and Congressional Rep offices last week
• Summary of potential Medicaid cuts
• Medicaid in WI Factsheet
• Wisconsin Medicaid programs
• Wisconsin Medicaid programs by County
• What Medicaid cuts could mean for Wisconsin
• Medicaid Matters to Wisconsin Businesses
• Tool: Medicaid Storytelling Sheet
• WI DHS ADRC Report (2023)
• The Case for Investing in ADRCs

This information is provided for educational purposes and to empower you with information. As advocates, being educated on proposed legislation is critical.