FOIA Tracker

Dear [STATE AGENCY NAME] Public Records Officer, Pursuant to [STATE FOIA STATUTE, e.g., Wis. Stat. § 19.35], I am requesting the following records related to self-directed home and community-based services (HCBS) programs administered by your agency: 1. The total number of individuals currently enrolled in consumer-directed / self-directed HCBS programs, broken down by waiver type (e.g., [IRIS, CDPAP, CDCS, etc.]). 2. The number and percentage of paid caregivers in these programs who are family members (spouses, parents of minor children, adult children, other relatives) of the person receiving services. 3. Demographic data on the self-directed workforce: gender, race/ethnicity, age distribution, and immigration status if collected. 4. The average and median hourly wage paid to self-directed workers, broken down by program. 5. Any reports, analyses, or memoranda produced since January 2020 regarding workforce demographics, family caregiver participation rates, or wage adequacy in self-directed programs. I request this information in electronic format (spreadsheet or PDF). If any portion of this request is denied, please cite the specific statutory exemption and release all non-exempt portions. If the cost of fulfilling this request exceeds [$25], please notify me before proceeding. Thank you for your prompt attention to this request. Sincerely, [YOUR NAME] [YOUR ORGANIZATION / AFFILIATION] [YOUR EMAIL]

Dear [STATE AGENCY NAME] Public Records Officer, Pursuant to [STATE FOIA STATUTE], I am requesting the following records: 1. County-by-county enrollment in all HCBS waiver programs for the most recent fiscal year available, including: [list state-specific waivers]. 2. County-by-county Medicaid nursing facility admissions for the same period. 3. Any caregiver-to-senior ratios, service capacity assessments, or geographic access analyses produced by the agency since January 2020. 4. Waitlist data by county for HCBS programs, if maintained. I am specifically interested in identifying geographic disparities between urban and rural counties in access to home-based versus institutional care. I request this information in electronic format. If any portion is denied, please cite the specific statutory exemption. If costs exceed [$25], please notify me before proceeding. Sincerely, [YOUR NAME] [YOUR EMAIL]

Dear [STATE AGENCY NAME] Public Records Officer, Pursuant to [STATE FOIA STATUTE], I am requesting: 1. A list of all licensed or certified home health agencies and personal care agencies currently operating in [STATE], including their physical address and counties served. 2. The number of active home care agencies per county. 3. Any counties identified by the agency as having zero, one, or limited home care provider options. 4. Any geographic access or network adequacy analyses conducted since January 2020 for HCBS programs. This data is needed to map caregiver deserts — counties where residents lack meaningful access to home-based care. I request electronic format. If costs exceed [$25], please notify me. Sincerely, [YOUR NAME] [YOUR EMAIL]

Dear [STATE AGENCY NAME] Public Records Officer, Pursuant to [STATE FOIA STATUTE], I am requesting: 1. Copies of the current managed care organization (MCO) contracts for HCBS / long-term care programs, specifically: [e.g., Family Care, STAR+PLUS, CCC Plus]. 2. Any contract provisions, amendments, or addenda related to: a. Home care workforce adequacy or network sufficiency requirements b. Wage floors or minimum compensation standards for direct care workers c. Workforce reporting requirements (vacancy rates, turnover, staffing ratios) d. Penalties or corrective action for failure to meet workforce adequacy standards 3. The current MCO contract cycle dates and next renewal timeline. 4. Any workforce adequacy reports submitted by MCOs to the agency since January 2022. I request electronic format. If any portion is denied, please cite the specific exemption. Sincerely, [YOUR NAME] [YOUR EMAIL]

Dear [STATE AGENCY NAME] Public Records Officer, Pursuant to [STATE FOIA STATUTE], I am requesting: 1. Current agency policy regarding payment of legally responsible individuals (spouses, parents of minor children) as Medicaid-funded caregivers in self-directed and agency-directed HCBS programs. 2. Any policy memoranda, guidance documents, or administrative rules regarding family member payment eligibility, including any COVID-era flexibilities and whether they were made permanent. 3. The number of family members (spouses and parents) currently serving as paid caregivers in each HCBS waiver program. 4. Any waiver or state plan amendment language authorizing or restricting family member payment. I request electronic format. If costs exceed [$25], please notify me. Sincerely, [YOUR NAME] [YOUR EMAIL]

Dear [STATE AGENCY NAME] Public Records Officer, Pursuant to [STATE FOIA STATUTE], I am requesting: 1. Current enrollment in each consumer-directed / self-directed HCBS program offered in [STATE], broken down by waiver type. 2. Historical enrollment trends for the past 5 fiscal years (FY2020–FY2025). 3. The number of individuals on waitlists for self-directed programs, by waiver. 4. The number of individuals who transitioned from agency-directed to self-directed models in each of the past 3 fiscal years. I request electronic format (spreadsheet preferred). Sincerely, [YOUR NAME] [YOUR EMAIL]

Dear [STATE BROADBAND / PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION], Pursuant to [STATE FOIA STATUTE], I am requesting: 1. The most recent county-by-county broadband coverage data showing the percentage of households with access to 25/3 Mbps or higher service. 2. Any analyses of broadband coverage gaps in areas served by Medicaid-funded home care workers, particularly in relation to Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) compliance requirements. 3. Maps or data identifying underserved areas where EVV mobile applications may not function reliably. 4. Any accommodations, waivers, or alternative EVV methods approved for areas with limited broadband or cellular coverage. This data is needed to assess whether EVV mandates create compliance barriers for rural home care workers. I request electronic format. Sincerely, [YOUR NAME] [YOUR EMAIL]

Dear [STATE AGENCY NAME] Public Records Officer, Pursuant to [STATE FOIA STATUTE], I am requesting: 1. Any data collected on average travel time or mileage between client visits for home care workers in [STATE], whether through EVV systems, provider surveys, or other mechanisms. 2. Current mileage reimbursement rates for home care workers in Medicaid-funded programs (both agency-directed and self-directed). 3. Any analyses of travel burden disparities between urban and rural home care workers. 4. EVV data showing average distance between consecutive client visits, if available. I request electronic format. Sincerely, [YOUR NAME] [YOUR EMAIL]

Dear [STATE AGENCY NAME] Public Records Officer, Pursuant to [STATE FOIA STATUTE], I am requesting: 1. The number of individuals currently on waitlists for all HCBS waiver programs in [STATE], broken down by waiver type and county. 2. Average wait time from application to enrollment for each HCBS program. 3. The number of HCBS slots authorized vs. filled for each waiver program. 4. The number of individuals denied or delayed services due to provider capacity / workforce shortages in each of the past 3 fiscal years. 5. Any provider capacity assessments, workforce adequacy analyses, or access reports produced since January 2020. I request electronic format (spreadsheet preferred). Sincerely, [YOUR NAME] [YOUR EMAIL]

Dear [STATE AGENCY NAME] Public Records Officer, Pursuant to [STATE FOIA STATUTE], I am requesting: 1. A list of all nursing facilities in [STATE] that have closed, reduced licensed beds, or converted to other uses since January 2016, including facility name, county, date of closure/reduction, and number of beds affected. 2. Current statewide nursing facility occupancy rate and the number of beds unfilled due to staffing shortages (as distinct from lack of demand). 3. Any projections or analyses of future nursing facility bed supply vs. demand through 2030. 4. The availability of alternative HCBS options (home health, adult day, assisted living) in counties where nursing facilities have closed. I request electronic format. Sincerely, [YOUR NAME] [YOUR EMAIL]