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La Crosse County sets budget packet schedule and anticipates CPIU increase for 2026 contracts
Summary
La Crosse County Human Services told providers it will send 2026 budget packets Aug. 25–27, with signed packets due Sept. 12; contracts are expected to take effect Jan. 1, 2026. County staff said many services will receive a CPIU adjustment likely near 2.4–2.5% (capped at 3%).
La Crosse County Human Services told its network of CCS and CLTS vendors that 2026 budget packets will be emailed Aug. 25–27 and must be returned by Sept. 12, with contracts prepared this fall to take effect Jan. 1, 2026. Paul Metinger, the county's contract unit supervisor, led the presentation and described two phases of the packet process: phase one for base-rate negotiation and…
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