GRAND CHUTE — Fox Cities residents receiving or eligible for long-term support services can learn about new options offered under a redesigned state system at sessions here and in Waupaca on Tuesday.

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The Waupaca program describing the self-directed care option known as IRIS takes place from 12:30 to 4 p.m. at the Waupaca County Courthouse, 811 Harding St. The Appleton-area session is from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at Valley Packaging Industries, 3375 W. Brewster St. People attending the Grand Chute session should make reservations at 920-832-4931.

The conversion to the state's redesigned programs begins in Outagamie in April, and Waupaca in July.

The change will require consumers to choose from long-term care options including the state's new Family Care and Partnership programs, existing Medicaid card coverage, and IRIS.