What We Do

Information and Assistance: Accurate and timely information regarding community resources.

Options Counseling: One-on-one consultation about publicly funded long-term care options to allow each individual to make the best informed decision for his or her needs.

Disability Benefits: Information about public and private benefits. Assistance applying for Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security.

Youth Transition: Service for young people moving from children's services into the adult services system.

How Does GO Pass Work?

• Qualified recipients can get unlimited MCTS rides for $2 per day
• GO Pass works on all MCTS routes
• The pass lasts for four years from your birth month
• Simply touch your GO Pass to the orange target on the top of every MCTS farebox. It will verify your pass is valid. The farebox will beep twice, indicating you should show your pass to the bus operator. The picture on your pass should be clearly visible to the operator. 
   

How Do I Sign Up?

Visit the Milwaukee County Aging and Disability Resource Centers (1220 W. Vliet St., 3rd floor) between the hours of 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., Monday - Friday.

If your GO Pass card has expired, you will need to re-apply for GO Pass, and there is a $5 application fee if you are eligible.

How Do I Qualify?

• For residents over 65: Be receiving Medicaid or FoodShare benefits
• For residents under 65: Be receiving Social Security income through SSI or SSDI, or have a Veterans Disability designation; and be receiving Medicaid benefits including traditional Medicaid, EBD Medicaid, long-term care through Medicaid, or participate in a Medicare Savings program.
   

If you believe you meet one of these conditions but are not currently receiving Medicaid benefits, FoodShare benefits or participating in a Medicaid Savings program, you can call (414) 289-5800.

Call Us if You Suspect Abuse

Through Adult Protective Services, Milwaukee County DHHS Disabilities Services Division investigates all allegations of abuse, neglect, self-neglect and financial exploitation of Milwaukee County residents with disabilities.

Guardianship

For those persons with disabilities under court-ordered Guardianship,Milwau kee County’s Disabilities Services Division regularly monitors to ensure appointed guardians are acting appropriately and in the best interest of the individual.

Annual Review of Guardianship (Watts Review)

In cases in which there is a protective placement order, Milwaukee County DHHS Disabilities Services Division annually conducts a Watts Review. The Watts Review includes assessing the individual's functional abilities and disabilities, as well as the adequacy of supervision and services being received. The ultimate goal is to ensure persons with disabilities are placed in the least restrictive environment and most integrated community setting.

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General Phone 

(414) 289-5915

TTY/TTD 
(414) 289-5711

Administrative Contact

(414) 289-6387

Contact for Media Inquiries