Are you ready to learn?
- Review website materials and research links then...
- Fill out “Contact Us” form
- A WMA representative will contact you for a phone conversation (1 hour)
- Receive Guidebook II via mail for a $35 contribution to the WMA
- Carefully review Guidebook II and website information prior to follow-up phone conversation with WMA representative
Are you interested in moving forward with establishing a Microboard?
- Receive Appendix to Guidebook II via mail for a $35 contribution to the WMA (includes the Road Map to Start-Up and sample documents)
- Have a phone conversation with a WMA representative to express interest in establishing a Microboard (1 hour)
Are you ready to commit to a Microboard?
- Pay $100 consultation fee to the WMA. Consultation includes:
- 3 hours of consultation with a WMA representative
- This time allows you to problem solve with the WMA based on your individual situation (additional hours are available for $40 per hour)
- Access to the 'Members' area of the WMA website (this contains more sample templates from other Microboards in Wisconsin and future training opportunities)
Are you ready to be recognized by the WISCONSIN MICROBOARD™ ASSOCIATION for your established Microboard?
- Complete annual WMA Self-Assessment
- Dialogue with a WMA representative
- Letter of Recognition issued to your Microboard (individual Microboards are identified as provider agencies by the State of Wisconsin on the basis of the Letter of Recognition)
- Maintain WMA membership with an annual fee of $250
What is the Value of the WMA?
- Established the trademark WISCONSIN MICROBOARD™
- Creation and maintenance of this website
- Connecting with other state and international associations
- Representing Wisconsin Microboards in good standing with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, IRIS division. The WMA process of recognition keeps funding flowing to Wisconsin Microboards
- Negotiated an exemption from Medical Assistance Personal Care (MAPC) licensing requirements for Microboards to allow billing for Self-Directed Personal Care (SDPC)
- Working to strengthen the status of Microboards in Wisconsin and build relationships with other national Microboard associations
- All WMA members volunteer their time and expertise
Keeping Things Fresh - Required On-Going Involvement with WMA
- Participate in WMA learning or teaching opportunity once a year
- Attend a WMA peer meeting once a year
- Phone conversation with a WMA representative once a year
- Advise WMA along with your IRIS consultant if there is a change in the focus person’s status Microboard status
- Consider joining the WMA Board of Directors
- An annual membership fee of $250 is collected from operating Microboards to support the WMA's expenses
The WISCONSIN MICROBOARD™ ASSOCIATION is a 501c3 non-profit organization. Review with your accountant as to the tax deductibility of payments.