SB400: Bill Text

SB400,86,3 49.345 (2) Except as provided in sub. (14) (b) and (c), any person, including but not limited to a person placed under s. 48.345 (3) or 48.357 (1) or (2m), receiving care, maintenance, services, and supplies provided by any institution in this state, in which the state is chargeable with all or part of the person's care, maintenance, services, and supplies, and the person's property and estate, including the homestead, and the spouse of the person, and the spouse's property and estate, including the homestead, and, in the case of a minor child, the parents of the person, and their property and estates, including their homestead, and, in the case of a foreign child described in s. 48.839 (1) who became dependent on public funds for his or her primary support before an order granting his or her adoption, the resident of this state appointed guardian of the child by a foreign court who brought the child into this state for the purpose of adoption, and his or her property and estate, including his or her homestead, shall be liable for the cost of the care, maintenance, services, and supplies in accordance with the fee schedule established by the department under s. 49.32 49.06 (1). If a spouse, widow, or minor, or an incapacitated person may be lawfully dependent upon the property for his or her support, the court shall release all or such part of the property and estate from the charges that may be necessary to provide for the person. The department shall make every reasonable effort to notify the liable persons as soon as possible after the beginning of the maintenance, but the notice or the receipt thereof is not a condition of liability.

SB400, s. 191 Section 191. 49.345 (14) (a), (b) and (g) of the statutes are amended to read:

SB400,86,15 49.345 (14) (a) Except as provided in pars. (b) and (c), liability of a person specified in sub. (2) or s. 49.32 49.06 (1) for care and maintenance of persons under 18 years of age in residential, nonmedical facilities such as group homes, foster homes, subsidized guardianship homes, and residential care centers for children and youth is determined in accordance with the cost-based fee established under s. 49.32 49.06 (1). The department shall bill the liable person up to any amount of liability not paid by an insurer under s. 632.89 (2) or (4m) or by other 3rd-party benefits, subject to rules that include formulas governing ability to pay established by the department under s. 49.32 49.06 (1). Any liability of the person not payable by any other person terminates when the person reaches age 18, unless the liable person has prevented payment by any act or omission.

SB400,86,23 (b) Except as provided in par. (c), and subject to par. (cm), liability of a parent specified in sub. (2) or s. 49.32 49.06 (1) for the care and maintenance of the parent's minor child who has been placed by a court order under s. 48.355 or 48.357 in a residential, nonmedical facility such as a group home, foster home, subsidized guardianship home, or residential care center for children and youth shall be determined by the court by using the percentage standard established by the department under s. 49.22 49.811 (9) and by applying the percentage standard in the manner established by the department under par. (g).

SB400,87,5 (g) For purposes of determining child support under par. (b), the department shall promulgate rules related to the application of the standard established by the department under s. 49.22 49.811 (9) to a child support obligation for the care and maintenance of a child who is placed by a court order under s. 48.355 or 48.357 in a residential, nonmedical facility. The rules shall take into account the needs of any person, including dependent children other than the child, whom either parent is legally obligated to support.

SB400, s. 192 Section 192. 49.35 (title), (1) (a), (b), and (c) and (2) of the statutes are renumbered 49.062 (title), (1) (a), (b), and (c) and (2), and 49.062 (1) (a) and (b), as renumbered, are amended to read:

SB400,87,14 49.062 (1) (a) The department shall supervise the administration of programs under this subchapter ss. 49.811 to 49.823, subchs. II and III, and ch. 48. The department shall submit to the federal authorities state plans for the administration of programs under this subchapter ss. 49.811 to 49.823, subchs. II and III, and ch. 48 in such form and containing such information as the federal authorities require, and shall comply with all requirements prescribed to ensure their correctness.

SB400,87,22 (b) All records of the department and all county records relating to programs under this subchapter ss. 49.811 to 49.823, subchs. II and III, and ch. 48 and aid under s. 49.18, 1971 stats., s. 49.20, 1971 stats., and s. 49.61, 1971 stats., as affected by chapter 90, laws of 1973, shall be open to inspection at all reasonable hours by authorized representatives of the federal government. Notwithstanding ss. 48.396 (2) and 938.396 (2), all county records relating to the administration of the services and public assistance specified in this paragraph shall be open to inspection at all reasonable hours by authorized representatives of the department.

SB400, s. 193 Section 193. 49.35 (1) (bm) of the statutes is repealed.

Note: Repeals obsolete paragraph relating to the former aid to families with dependent children program.

SB400, s. 194 Section 194. 49.36 (title) of the statutes is renumbered 49.163 (title).

SB400, s. 195 Section 195. 49.36 (1) (intro.) and (a) of the statutes are consolidated, renumbered 49.163 (1) and amended to read:

SB400,88,5 49.163 (1) In this section: (a) "Custodial, "custodial parent" means a parent who lives with his or her child for substantial periods of time.

SB400, s. 196 Section 196. 49.36 (1) (b) of the statutes is repealed.

Note: Repeals a definition for the term "tribal governing body", which is created in Section 70 of the bill.

SB400, s. 197 Section 197. 49.36 (2) to (7) of the statutes are renumbered 49.163 (2) to (7), and 49.163 (2), as renumbered, is amended to read:

SB400,88,17 49.163 (2) The department may contract with any county, tribal governing body, or Wisconsin Works agency to administer a work experience and job training program for parents who are not custodial parents and who fail to pay child support or to meet their children's needs for support as a result of unemployment or underemployment. The program may provide the kinds of work experience and job training services available from the program under s. 49.193, 1997 stats., or s. 49.147 (3), (3m), or (4). The program may also include job search and job orientation activities. The department shall fund the program from the appropriations under s. 20.437 (2) (dz) and (k).

SB400, s. 198 Section 198. 49.385 of the statutes is amended to read:

SB400,89,9 49.385 No action against members of the Menominee Indian tribe in certain cases. No action shall be commenced under s. 46.10 or 49.08 49.808 or any other provision of law for the recovery from assets distributed to members of the Menominee Indian tribe and others by the United States pursuant to P.L. 83-399, as amended, for the value of relief or old-age assistance under s. 49.20, 1971 stats., as affected by chapter 90, laws of 1973, and the value of maintenance in state institutions under ch. 46, furnished prior to termination date as defined in s. 70.057 (1), 1967 stats., to any legally enrolled member of the Menominee Indian tribe, his or her dependents, or lawful distributees of such member under section 3, said P.L. 83-399, as amended. For purposes of this section, "legally enrolled members of the Menominee Indian tribe" shall include only those persons whose names appear on "Final Roll-Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin" as proclaimed by the secretary of the interior November 26, 1957, and published at pages 9951 et seq. of the federal register, Thursday, December 12, 1957.

SB400, s. 199 Section 199. Subchapter IV (title) of chapter 49 [precedes 49.43] of the statutes is amended to read:

SB400,89,12 CHAPTER 49

SB400,89,13 SUBCHAPTER IV

SB400,89,14 Health; MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

SB400, s. 200 Section 200. 49.43 (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB400,89,17 49.43 Definitions. (intro.) As used in ss. 49.43 to 49.497 In this subchapter unless the context indicates otherwise:

SB400, s. 201 Section 201. 49.43 (2r) and (8m) of the statutes, as created by 2011 Wisconsin Act 32, are amended to read:

SB400,89,22 49.43 (2r) "County," "county department," and "county department under s. 46.215, 46.22, or 46.23" includes a multicounty consortium in accordance with a contract under s. 49.78 49.003 (2).

SB400,89,24 (8m) "Multicounty consortium" has the meaning given in s. 49.78 49.003 (1) (br).

SB400, s. 202 Section 202. 49.45 (2) (a) 3. and (b) 7. (intro.) and a., (3) (a) and (11) of the statutes are amended to read:

SB400,90,7 49.45 (2) (a) 3. Determine the eligibility of persons for medical assistance, rehabilitative, and social services under ss. 49.46, 49.468, 49.47, and 49.471 and rules and policies adopted by the department and may, under a contract under s. 49.78 49.003 (2), delegate all, or any portion, of this function to the county department under s. 46.215, 46.22, or 46.23 or a tribal governing body.

SB400,90,20 (b) 7. (intro.) Require, as a condition of certification under par. (a) 11., all providers of a specific service that is among those enumerated under s. 49.46 (2), 49.47 (6) (a), or 49.471 (11), as specified in this subdivision, to file with the department a surety bond issued by a surety company licensed to do business in this state. Providers subject to this subdivision provide those services specified under s. 49.46 (2), 49.47 (6) (a), or 49.471 (11) for which providers have demonstrated significant potential to violate s. 49.49 (1) (a), (2) (a) or (b), (3), (3m) (a), (3p), (4) (a), or (4m) (a) or 946.91 (2), (3) (a) or (b), (4), (5), or (6), to require recovery under par. (a) 10., or to need additional sanctions under par. (a) 13. The surety bond shall be payable to the department in an amount that the department determines is reasonable in view of amounts of former recoveries against providers of the specific service and the department's costs to pursue those recoveries. The department shall promulgate rules to implement this subdivision that specify all of the following:

SB400,90,24 a. Services under medical assistance Medical Assistance for which providers have demonstrated significant potential to violate s. 49.49 (1) (a), (2) (a) or (b), (3), (3m) (a), (3p), (4) (a), or (4m) (a) or 946.91 (2), (3) (a) or (b), (4), (5), or (6), to require recovery under par. (a) 10., or to need additional sanctions under par. (a) 13.

SB400,91,5 (3) (a) Reimbursement shall be made to each county department under ss. 46.215, 46.22, and 46.23 for any administrative services performed in the Medical Assistance program on the basis of s. 49.78 49.003 (8). For purposes of reimbursement under this paragraph, assessments completed under s. 46.27 (6) (a) are administrative services performed in the Medical Assistance program.

SB400,91,8 (11) Penalty. Any person who receives or assists another in receiving assistance under this section, to which the recipient is not entitled, shall be subject to the penalties under s. 49.95 ss. 946.91 and 946.93.

SB400, s. 203 Section 203. 49.45 (6y) (a) of the statutes, as affected by 2011 Wisconsin Act 32, is amended to read:

SB400,91,20 49.45 (6y) (a) Notwithstanding sub. (3) (e), from the appropriation accounts under s. 20.435 (4) (b), (gm), (o), and (w), the department may distribute funding in each fiscal year to provide supplemental payment to hospitals that enter into a contract under s. 49.02 49.803 (2) to provide health care services funded by a relief block grant, as determined by the department, for hospital services that are not in excess of the hospitals' customary charges for the services, as limited under 42 USC 1396b (i) (3). If no relief block grant is awarded under this chapter or if the allocation of funds to such hospitals would exceed any limitation under 42 USC 1396b (i) (3), the department may distribute funds to hospitals that have not entered into a contract under s. 49.02 49.803 (2).

SB400, s. 204 Section 204. 49.45 (11) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB400,91,24 49.45 (11) Penalty. Any person who receives or assists another in receiving assistance under this section, to which the recipient is not entitled, shall be subject to the penalties under s. 49.95 946.93.

SB400, s. 205 Section 205. 49.45 (38) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB400,92,4 49.45 (38) Home or community-based services for disabled workers. The department shall request a waiver from the secretary of the federal department of health and human services to authorize federal financial participation for medical assistance coverage of persons described in ss. 49.46 (1) (1g) (a) 14. and 49.47 (4) (as).

SB400, s. 206 Section 206. 49.45 (40) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB400,92,9 49.45 (40) Periodic record matches. If the department contracts with the department of children and families under s. 49.197 (5), the department shall cooperate with the department of children and families in matching records of medical assistance recipients under s. 49.32 49.06 (7).

SB400, s. 207 Section 207. 49.46 (1) of the statutes, as affected by 2011 Wisconsin Act 32, is renumbered 49.46 (1g).

SB400, s. 208 Section 208 . 49.46 (1g) (n) of the statutes, as affected by 2011 Wisconsin Act 32, section 1453f, and 2011 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is repealed.

SB400, s. 209 Section 209. 49.46 (2) (a) 6., (be) and (bm) of the statutes are amended to read:

SB400,92,21 49.46 (2) (a) 6. Premiums, deductibles and coinsurance and other cost-sharing obligations for items and services otherwise paid under this subsection that are required for enrollment in a group health plan, as specified in sub. (1) (1g) (m), except that, if enrollment in the group health plan requires enrollment of family members who are not eligible under this subsection, the department shall pay, if it is cost-effective, for an ineligible family member only the premium that is required for enrollment in the group health plan.

SB400,92,25 (be) Benefits for an individual eligible under sub. (1) (1g) (a) 9. are limited to those services under par. (a) or (b) that are related to pregnancy, including postpartum services and family planning services, as defined in s. 253.07 (1) (b), or related to other conditions which may complicate pregnancy.

SB400,93,3 (bm) Benefits for an individual who is eligible for medical assistance only under sub. (1) (1g) (a) 15. are limited to those services related to tuberculosis that are described in 42 USC 1396a (z) (2).

SB400, s. 210 Section 210. 49.46 (2) (c) 2., 3., 4., 5. and 5m. of the statutes, as affected by 2011 Wisconsin Act 32, are amended to read:

SB400,93,18 49.46 (2) (c) 2. For an individual who is entitled to coverage under Part A of Medicare, entitled to coverage under Part B of Medicare, meets the eligibility criteria under sub. (1) (1g) and meets the limitation on income under subd. 6., Medical Assistance shall include payment of the deductible and coinsurance portions of Medicare services under 42 USC 1395 to 1395zz that are not paid under 42 USC 1395 to 1395zz, including those Medicare services that are not included in the approved state plan for services under 42 USC 1396; the monthly premiums payable under 42 USC 1395v; the monthly premiums, if applicable, under 42 USC 1395i-2 (d); and the late enrollment penalty, if applicable, for premiums under Part A of Medicare. Payment of coinsurance for a service under Part B of Medicare under 42 USC 1395j to 1395w and payment of deductibles and coinsurance for inpatient hospital services under Part A of Medicare may not exceed the allowable charge for the service under Medical Assistance minus the Medicare payment.

SB400,94,4 3. For an individual who is only entitled to coverage under Part A of Medicare, meets the eligibility criteria under sub. (1) (1g), and meets the limitation on income under subd. 6., Medical Assistance shall include payment of the deductible and coinsurance portions of Medicare services under 42 USC 1395 to 1395i that are not paid under 42 USC 1395 to 1395i, including those Medicare services that are not included in the approved state plan for services under 42 USC 1396; the monthly premiums, if applicable, under 42 USC 1395i-2 (d); and the late enrollment penalty, if applicable, for premiums under Part A of Medicare. Payment of deductibles and coinsurance for inpatient hospital services under Part A of Medicare may not exceed the allowable charge for the service under Medical Assistance minus the Medicare payment.

SB400,94,15 4. For an individual who is entitled to coverage under Part A of Medicare, entitled to coverage under Part B of Medicare, and meets the eligibility criteria for Medical Assistance under sub. (1) (1g), but does not meet the limitation on income under subd. 6., Medical Assistance shall include payment of the deductible and coinsurance portions of Medicare services under 42 USC 1395 to 1395zz that are not paid under 42 USC 1395 to 1395zz, including those Medicare services that are not included in the approved state plan for services under 42 USC 1396. Payment of coinsurance for a service under Part B of Medicare under 42 USC 1395j to 1395w and payment of deductibles and coinsurance for inpatient hospital services under Part A of Medicare may not exceed the allowable charge for the service under Medical Assistance minus the Medicare payment.

SB400,94,24 5. For an individual who is only entitled to coverage under Part A of Medicare and meets the eligibility criteria for Medical Assistance under sub. (1) (1g), but does not meet the limitation on income under subd. 6., Medical Assistance shall include payment of the deductible and coinsurance portions of Medicare services under 42 USC 1395 to 1395i that are not paid under 42 USC 1395 to 1395i, including those Medicare services that are not included in the approved state plan for services under 42 USC 1396. Payment of deductibles and coinsurance for inpatient hospital services under Part A of Medicare may not exceed the allowable charge for the service under Medical Assistance minus the Medicare payment.

SB400,95,8 5m. For an individual who is only entitled to coverage under Part B of Medicare and meets the eligibility criteria under sub. (1) (1g), but does not meet the limitation on income under subd. 6., Medical Assistance shall include payment of the deductible and coinsurance portions of Medicare services under 42 USC 1395j to 1395w, including those Medicare services that are not included in the approved state plan for services under 42 USC 1396. Payment of coinsurance for a service under Part B of Medicare may not exceed the allowable charge for the service under Medical Assistance minus the Medicare payment.

SB400, s. 211 Section 211. 49.46 (2) (cm) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:

SB400,95,14 49.46 (2) (cm) 1. Beginning on January 1, 1993, for an individual who is entitled to coverage under part Part A of medicare Medicare, is entitled to coverage under part Part B of medicare Medicare, meets the eligibility criteria under sub. (1) (1g) and meets the limitation on income under subd. 2., medical assistance Medical Assistance shall pay the monthly premiums under 42 USC 1395r.

SB400, s. 212 Section 212. 49.465 (2) (intro.) of the statutes, as affected by 2011 Wisconsin Act 32, section 1453r, is amended to read:

SB400,95,22 49.465 (2) (intro.) Unless otherwise provided by the department by a policy created under s. 49.45 (2m) (c), a pregnant woman is eligible for medical assistance benefits, as provided under sub. (3), during the period beginning on the day on which a qualified provider determines, on the basis of preliminary information, that the woman's family income does not exceed the highest level for eligibility for benefits under s. 49.46 (1) (1g) or 49.47 (4) (am) or (c) 1. and ending as follows:

SB400, s. 213 Section 213. 49.468 (1) (b) and (c) of the statutes, as affected by 2011 Wisconsin Act 32, are amended to read:

SB400,96,14 49.468 (1) (b) For an elderly or disabled individual who is entitled to coverage under Part A of Medicare, entitled to coverage under Part B of Medicare, and who does not meet the eligibility criteria for Medical Assistance under s. 49.46 (1) (1g), 49.465, 49.47 (4), or 49.471 but meets the limitations on income and resources under par. (d), Medical Assistance shall pay the deductible and coinsurance portions of Medicare services under 42 USC 1395 to 1395zz that are not paid under 42 USC 1395 to 1395zz, including those Medicare services that are not included in the approved state plan for services under 42 USC 1396; the monthly premiums payable under 42 USC 1395v; the monthly premiums, if applicable, under 42 USC 1395i-2 (d); and the late enrollment penalty, if applicable, for premiums under Part A of Medicare. Payment of coinsurance for a service under Part B of Medicare under 42 USC 1395j to 1395w and payment of deductibles and coinsurance for inpatient hospital services under Part A of Medicare may not exceed the allowable charge for the service under Medical Assistance minus the Medicare payment.

SB400,97,2 (c) For an elderly or disabled individual who is only entitled to coverage under Part A of Medicare and who does not meet the eligibility criteria for Medical Assistance under s. 49.46 (1) (1g), 49.465, 49.47 (4), or 49.471 but meets the limitations on income and resources under par. (d), Medical Assistance shall pay the deductible and coinsurance portions of Medicare services under 42 USC 1395 to 1395i that are not paid under 42 USC 1395 to 1395i, including those Medicare services that are not included in the approved state plan for services under 42 USC 1396; the monthly premiums, if applicable, under 42 USC 1395i-2 (d); and the late enrollment penalty for premiums under Part A of Medicare, if applicable. Payment of deductibles and coninsurance for inpatient hospital services under Part A of Medicare may not exceed the allowable charge for the service under Medical Assistance minus the Medicare payment.

SB400, s. 214 Section 214. 49.468 (1m) (a) and (2) (a) of the statutes are amended to read:

SB400,97,10 49.468 (1m) (a) Beginning on January 1, 1993, for an elderly or disabled individual who is entitled to coverage under part Part A of medicare Medicare and is entitled to coverage under part Part B of medicare Medicare, does not meet the eligibility criteria for medical assistance Medical Assistance under s. 49.46 (1) (1g), 49.465, 49.47 (4), or 49.471 but meets the limitations on income and resources under par. (b), medical assistance Medical Assistance shall pay the monthly premiums under 42 USC 1395r.

SB400,97,17 (2) (a) Beginning on January 1, 1991, for a disabled working individual who is entitled under P.L. 101-239, section 6012 (a), to coverage under part Part A of medicare Medicare and who does not meet the eligibility criteria for medical assistance Medical Assistance under s. 49.46 (1) (1g), 49.465, 49.47 (4), or 49.471 but meets the limitations on income and resources under par. (b), medical assistance Medical Assistance shall pay the monthly premiums for the coverage under part Part A of medicare Medicare, including late enrollment fees, if applicable.

SB400, s. 215 Section 215. 49.47 (4) (am) 1. and 2. of the statutes are amended to read:

SB400,97,23 49.47 (4) (am) 1. A pregnant woman whose family income does not exceed 155% of the poverty line for a family the size of the woman's family, except that if a waiver under par. (j) or a change in the approved state plan under s. 49.46 (1) (1g) (am) 2. is in effect, the income limit is 185% of the poverty line for a family the size of the woman's family in each state fiscal year after the 1994-95 state fiscal year.

SB400,98,3 2. A child who is under 6 years of age and whose family income does not exceed 155% of the poverty line for a family the size of the child's family, except that if a waiver under par. (j) or a change in the approved state plan under s. 49.46 (1) (1g) (am) 2. is in effect, the income limit is 185% of the poverty line for a family the size of the child's family in each state fiscal year after the 1994-95 state fiscal year.

SB400, s. 216 Section 216. 49.47 (4) (j) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB400,98,10 49.47 (4) (j) If the change in the approved state plan under s. 49.46 (1) (1g) (am) 2. is denied, the department shall request a waiver from the secretary of the federal department of health and human services to allow the use of federal matching funds to provide medical assistance coverage under par. (am) 1. and 2. to individuals whose family incomes do not exceed 185% of the poverty line in each state fiscal year after the 1994-95 state fiscal year.

SB400, s. 217 Section 217. 49.471 (3) (a) 1., 2. and 3. of the statutes are amended to read:

SB400,98,19 49.471 (3) (a) 1. Notwithstanding ss. 49.46 (1) (1g), 49.465, 49.47 (4), and 49.665 (4), if the amendments to the state plan under sub. (2) are approved and a waiver under sub. (2) that is substantially consistent with the provisions of this section, excluding sub. (2m), is granted and in effect, an individual described in sub. (4) (a) or (b) or (5) is not eligible under s. 49.46, 49.465, 49.47, or 49.665 for Medical Assistance or BadgerCare health program benefits. The eligibility of an individual described in sub. (4) (a) or (b) or (5) for Medical Assistance benefits shall be determined under this section.

SB400,98,22 2. Notwithstanding subd. 1., an individual who is eligible for medical assistance Medical Assistance under s. 49.46 (1) (1g) (a) 3. or 4. may not receive benefits under this section.

SB400,99,2 3. Notwithstanding subd. 1., an individual described in sub. (4) (a) or (b) or (5) who is eligible for medical assistance Medical Assistance under s. 49.46 (1) (1g) (a) 5., 6m., 14., 14m., or 15. or (d) or 49.47 (4) (a) or (as) may receive medical assistance Medical Assistance benefits under this section or under s. 49.46 or 49.47.

SB400, s. 218 Section 218. 49.471 (4) (a) 7. of the statutes is amended to read:

SB400,99,6 49.471 (4) (a) 7. Individuals who qualify for a medical assistance Medical Assistance eligibility extension under s. 49.46 (1) (1g) (c), (cg), or (co) when their income increases above the poverty line.

SB400, s. 219 Section 219. 49.4715 of the statutes is created to read:

SB400,99,16 49.4715 Reimbursement; retroactive eligibility. If an applicant is determined to be eligible retroactively under s. 49.46 (1g) (b), 49.47 (4) (d), or 49.471 and a provider bills the applicant directly for services and benefits rendered during the retroactive period, the provider shall, upon notification of the applicant's retroactive eligibility, submit claims for payment under s. 49.45 for covered services or benefits rendered to the recipient during the retroactive period. Upon receipt of payment under s. 49.45, the provider shall reimburse the recipient or other person who has made prior payment to the provider for services provided to the recipient during the retroactive eligibility period, by the amount of the prior payment made.

SB400, s. 220 Section 220. 49.473 (2) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB400,99,20 49.473 (2) (a) The woman is not eligible for medical assistance Medical Assistance under ss. 49.46 (1) (1g) and (1m), 49.465, 49.468, 49.47, 49.471, and 49.472, and is not eligible for health care coverage under s. 49.665.

SB400, s. 221 Section 221. 49.475 (6) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB400,99,25 49.475 (6) Sharing information. The department of health services shall provide to the department of children and families, for purposes of the medical support liability program under s. 49.22 49.811, any information that the department of health services receives under this section. The department of children and families may allow a county child support agency under s. 59.53 (5) or a tribal child support agency access to the information, subject to the use and disclosure restrictions under s. 49.83 49.013, and shall consult with the department of health services regarding procedures and methods to adequately safeguard the confidentiality of the information provided under this subsection.

SB400, s. 222 Section 222. 49.49 (1) (title) and (a) (intro.) of the statutes are repealed.

SB400, s. 223 Section 223. 49.49 (1) (a) 1. to 4. of the statutes are renumbered 946.91 (2) (a) to (d) and amended to read:

SB400,100,11 946.91 (2) (a) Knowingly and willfully make Intentionally makes or cause causes to be made any false statement or representation of a material fact in any application for any Medical Assistance benefit or payment.

SB400,100,14 (b) Knowingly and willfully make Intentionally makes or cause causes to be made any false statement or representation of a material fact for use in determining rights to such eligibility for any Medical Assistance benefit or payment.

SB400,100,21 (c) Having knowledge of the occurrence of any event affecting the initial or continued right to eligibility for any such Medical Assistance benefit or payment or the initial or continued right to eligibility for any such benefit or payment of any other individual in whose behalf he or she has applied for or is receiving such benefit or payment, conceal conceals or fail fails to disclose such event with an intent to fraudulently to secure such benefit or payment either in a greater amount or quantity than is due or when no such benefit or payment is authorized.

SB400,101,2 (d) Having made application applied to receive any such Medical Assistance benefit or payment for the use and benefit of another and having received it, knowingly and willfully convert such converts the benefit or payment or any part thereof to a use other than for the use and that is not for the benefit of such other person.

SB400, s. 224 Section 224. 49.49 (1) (b) of the statutes is repealed.

SB400, s. 225 Section 225. 49.49 (1) (c) of the statutes is renumbered 49.49 (1d) and amended to read: