Medicaid Advisory Committee (MAC)
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
9:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Meeting is available via Zoom:
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Or via phone:
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AGENDA
9:00 AM Meeting Call to Order
Laura Waldvogel, Noble Community Clinics, Chairperson
9:10 AM Meeting Agenda and Minutes
Laura Waldvogel, Noble Community Clinics, Chairperson
9:15 AM Public Comment
Laura Waldvogel, Noble Community Clinics, Chairperson
9:30 AM Updates and Discussion with the Medicaid Director
Bill Hanna, Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Medicaid Director
10:30 AM Program Updates
New Medicaid Member Experience Council
Amanda Dreyer, Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Deputy Medicaid Director
State Plan Amendment Updates
Allie Merfeld, Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Medicaid Policy Advisor
11:00 AM Interagency Council on Mental Health
Karen Odegaard, Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Office of the Secretary
11:30 AM Wrap Up
Laura Waldvogel, Noble Community Clinics, Chairperson
2025 MAC Meeting Dates
March 11
June 3
September 9
December 9
The purpose of this meeting is to conduct the governmental business outlined in the above agenda. The purpose of the Medicaid Advisory Committee (MAC) is to advise the Medicaid agency on key initiatives that affect Medicaid program administration, policy or services. The MAC provides feedback on specific policies, initiatives and proposed program changes brought forward by the Division of Medicaid Services (DMS). The MAC is governed under 42 CFR 431.12. Committee members include Medicaid enrollees and caregivers of enrollees, health care providers who are familiar with the medical needs of low-income population groups and with the resources available and required for their care, consumer advocates, and the director of the public welfare department or the public health department. The MAC shall act as a liaison for individuals, organizations, and institutions that receive, facilitate or provide Medicaid services. Meetings are open to the public who may offer public comment.
DHS is an equal opportunity employer and service provider. If you need accommodations because of a disability, if you need an interpreter or translator, or if you need this material in another language or in alternate format, you may request assistance to participate by contacting Allie Merfeld at 608-267-4029 or alexandra.merfeld@dhs.wisconsin.gov.
Reasonable accommodations, including the provision of informational material in an alternative format, will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. This agency, to the maximum extent possible, holds all meetings in facilities that are physically accessible to persons with disabilities. For questions about accessibility, contact the meeting's sponsoring division.