Guardiantrac, LLC d/b/a GT Independence
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Financial Management Services (FMS) Medicaid provider supporting Medicaid Waiver Self-Direction programs as a Fiscal Employer Agent.
Lobbying Interests:
GT Independence may seek to influence legislative and regulatory matters relating to Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS), Self-Directed services, Fiscal Employer Agent rules, state procurement processes, provider reimbursement, provider enrollment, EVV requirements, and other policies affecting providers, individuals receiving services, and caregivers in Wisconsin. Additional topics may include state budget provisions impacting long-term services and supports (LTSS), workforce support policies, statewide self-direction initiatives, Medicaid system modernization efforts, and issues related to the administration of state procurements or state agency contracting processes that may impact program continuity or participant services.
CEO Name:
John Carmichael
Financial Management Services (FMS) Medicaid provider supporting Medicaid Waiver Self-Direction programs as a Fiscal Employer Agent.
Lobbying Interests:
GT Independence may seek to influence legislative and regulatory matters relating to Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS), Self-Directed services, Fiscal Employer Agent rules, state procurement processes, provider reimbursement, provider enrollment, EVV requirements, and other policies affecting providers, individuals receiving services, and caregivers in Wisconsin. Additional topics may include state budget provisions impacting long-term services and supports (LTSS), workforce support policies, statewide self-direction initiatives, Medicaid system modernization efforts, and issues related to the administration of state procurements or state agency contracting processes that may impact program continuity or participant services.
CEO Name:
John Carmichael
Contact
JC
John Carmichael
215 Broadus St
Sturgis, MI 49091
877-659-4500
Carmichael@gtindependence.com
https://gtindependence.com/
215 Broadus St
Sturgis, MI 49091
877-659-4500
Carmichael@gtindependence.com
https://gtindependence.com/
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eric J Petersen | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 2/6/2026 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Andrew Disch | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 2/6/2026 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Kyle Christianson | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 2/6/2026 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Issues related to the administration of state procurements or state agency contracting processes that may impact program continuity or participant services.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Issues related to the administration of state procurements or state agency contracting processes that may impact program continuity or participant services.
Issues related to the administration of state procurements or state agency contracting processes that may impact program continuity or participant services.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/9/2026
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/9/2026
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Medicaid system modernization efforts
Medicaid system modernization efforts
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/9/2026
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/9/2026
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Workforce support policies
Workforce support policies
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/9/2026
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/9/2026
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
State budget provisions impacting long-term services and supports (LTSS)
State budget provisions impacting long-term services and supports (LTSS)
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/9/2026
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/9/2026
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Policies affecting providers, individuals receiving services, and caregivers in Wisconsin.
Policies affecting providers, individuals receiving services, and caregivers in Wisconsin.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/9/2026
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/9/2026
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
legislative and regulatory matters relating to Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS)
legislative and regulatory matters relating to Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS)
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/9/2026
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/9/2026
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Total Lobbying Effort
No certified reports found.
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
No legislative bills/resolutions found.
Budget Bill Subjects
No budget bill subjects found.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
No topics found.
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.