2017 Subject Index to Legislation

BadgerCare Plus Core: DHS to submit amendment to Medicaid waiver to provide employment and training services for childless adults [Sec. 927, 928; A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, report to and approval of JCF required, 928b, d, deletes 928] - AB64

BadgerCare Plus Core: DHS to submit amendment to Medicaid waiver to provide employment and training services for childless adults [Sec. 927, 928] - SB30

Consumer-driven health plan educational campaign: DETF to develop plan, JCF approval required [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9114 (1c)] - AB64

Contraceptives: dispensing an extended supply required to be covered by health insurers - AB753

Contraceptives: dispensing an extended supply required to be covered by health insurers - SB642

Covered prescription drug or device: health insurance policy or plan prohibited from denying coverage during a policy or plan year if it was covered when the insured enrolled or renewed - AB622

Covered prescription drug or device: health insurance policy or plan prohibited from denying coverage during a policy or plan year if it was covered when the insured enrolled or renewed - SB530

Dental provider network rental by certain health insurance plans: requirements set, report required - AB457

Dental provider network rental by certain health insurance plans: requirements set, report required - SB367

Direct primary care agreements between health care provider and patient or employer allowed; DHS to establish direct primary care program for MA recipients; insurance law exemption and report provision - AB798

Direct primary care agreements between health care provider and patient or employer allowed; DHS to establish direct primary care program for MA recipients; insurance law exemption and report provision - SB670

Emergency care hospital rates: limiting what hospitals can charge uninsured patients of certain income - AB1015

Emergency care hospital rates: limiting what hospitals can charge uninsured patients of certain income - SB880

Employer groups for self-funded health benefits project: establishment allowed, requirements and conditions specified - AB920

Employer groups for self-funded health benefits project: establishment allowed, requirements and conditions specified - SB806

Essential health benefits specified by OCI by rule: disability insurance policies and governmental self-insured health plans required to cover; conditions specified - AB362

Essential health benefits specified by OCI by rule: disability insurance policies and governmental self-insured health plans required to cover; conditions specified - SB268

GIB plan for state program reserves: submit to JCF for approval, conditions specified [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9114 (1t)] - AB64

Legislative oversight of requests for federal approval and state agency requirements; DHS to implement the Badger Care Reform waiver re childless adults and submit amendment to state's MA plan, rate change, or certain provider payments to JCF for approval; incorporates into statutes rules on controlled substance screening, testing, and treatment policy for FSET; OCI to administer WIHSP in accordance to DHHS terms and conditions; DCF reallocation or reduction of moneys in TANF schedules requires JCF approval; DWD rules on UI work search and registration waivers codified and DWD authority to establish waivers eliminated; DWD Fast Forward program appropriation split among its specific programs - AB1072

Legislative oversight of requests for federal approval and state agency requirements; DHS to implement the Badger Care Reform waiver re childless adults and submit amendment to state's MA plan, rate change, or certain provider payments to JCF for approval; incorporates into statutes rules on controlled substance screening, testing, and treatment policy for FSET; OCI to administer WIHSP in accordance to DHHS terms and conditions; DCF reallocation or reduction of moneys in TANF schedules requires JCF approval; DWD rules on UI work search and registration waivers codified and DWD authority to establish waivers eliminated; DWD Fast Forward program appropriation split among its specific programs - AB1073

Legislative oversight of requests for federal approval and state agency requirements; DHS to implement the Badger Care Reform waiver re childless adults and submit amendment to state's MA plan, rate change, or certain provider payments to JCF for approval; incorporates into statutes rules on controlled substance screening, testing, and treatment policy for FSET; OCI to administer WIHSP in accordance to DHHS terms and conditions; DCF reallocation or reduction of moneys in TANF schedules requires JCF approval; DWD rules on UI work search and registration waivers codified and DWD authority to establish waivers eliminated; DWD Fast Forward program appropriation split among its specific programs [S.Amdt.2: legislative oversight for federal approval limited to DHS, DWD workforce training appropriation provision] - SB886

Legislative oversight of requests for federal approval and state agency requirements; DHS to implement the Badger Care Reform waiver re childless adults and submit amendment to state's MA plan, rate change, or certain provider payments to JCF for approval; incorporates into statutes rules on controlled substance screening, testing, and treatment policy for FSET; OCI to administer WIHSP in accordance to DHHS terms and conditions; DCF reallocation or reduction of moneys in TANF schedules requires JCF approval; DWD rules on UI work search and registration waivers codified and DWD authority to establish waivers eliminated; DWD Fast Forward program appropriation split among its specific programs - SB887

Lifetime and annual limits: disability insurance policies and self-insured governmental health plans prohibited from imposing - AB365

Lifetime and annual limits: disability insurance policies and self-insured governmental health plans prohibited from imposing - SB266

Long-term care investment trust fund: DHS required to establish - AB596

Long-term care investment trust fund: DHS required to establish - SB758

MA incorrect payment or employer penalty under BadgerCare Plus: recovery provisions revised [Sec. 950-953] - AB64

MA incorrect payment or employer penalty under BadgerCare Plus: recovery provisions revised [Sec. 950-953] - SB30

Marijuana use, medical and recreational, permitted with restrictions and excise tax and penalty provisions; DHS duties re medical marijuana registry, licensing compassion centers, and registering certain testing laboratories; permitted THC concentration while operating a vehicle revised; fair employment law, UI, and drug testing for specific public assistance and work experience programs exemption for THC; health insurance coverage required for medical use of tetrahydrocannabinols - AB482

Medicare supplement policies: annual replacement period established - AB1022

Personal care services reimbursement under MA increased; eligibility for BadgerCare Plus and BadgerCare Plus Core expanded; DHS required to apply for Medicaid expansion - AB755

Preexisting conditions: insurers prohibited from imposing an exclusion for and setting deductibles, copayments, or coinsurance based on - AB363

Preexisting conditions: insurers prohibited from imposing an exclusion for and setting deductibles, copayments, or coinsurance based on - SB265

Prescription drug assistance for elderly program: waiver of federal Medicaid law required and use of excess GPR and PR moneys - AB55

Prescription drug assistance for elderly program: waiver of federal Medicaid law required and use of excess GPR and PR moneys - SB8

Prescription drug or device: health insurance policy prohibited from including provision prohibiting pharmacist from disclosing costs or availability of alternatives - AB800

Prescription drug or device: health insurance policy prohibited from including provision prohibiting pharmacist from disclosing costs or availability of alternatives - SB669

Prescription eye drops: health insurance policies required to cover refills - AB876

Prescription eye drops: health insurance policies required to cover refills - SB771

Preventive services: disability insurance policies and governmental self-insured health plans required to cover without imposing deductibles, copayments, or coinsurance - AB364

Preventive services: disability insurance policies and governmental self-insured health plans required to cover without imposing deductibles, copayments, or coinsurance - SB267

Rate increases for health insurance: filing before rate is applied required, OCI approval for certain increases required - AB1017

Recovery charter school: pilot program and director of Office of Educational Opportunity in the UW System authorized to contract for operation of, conditions specified; high school graduation and insurance coverage requirements; DHS, DPI, and Superintendent of Public Instruction duties [A.Amdt.1: state aid and report of the director revisions; A.Amdt.4: insurer notification provision] - Jr7 AB6

Recovery charter school: pilot program and director of Office of Educational Opportunity in the UW System authorized to contract for operation of, conditions specified; high school graduation and insurance coverage requirements; DHS, DPI, and Superintendent of Public Instruction duties - Jr7 SB6

Savings account program in the MA program: DHS to request waiver to establish and implement; exclusions specified - Jr8 AB9

Savings account program in the MA program: DHS to request waiver to establish and implement; exclusions specified - Jr8 SB9

SeniorCare: 15th anniversary of its start recognized - SJR37

Social and financial impact report requirements for bills and amendments containing health insurance mandates clarified; OCI and LRB duties - AB410

Social and financial impact report requirements for bills and amendments containing health insurance mandates clarified; OCI and LRB duties - SB319

State group health insurance programs: JLAC to direct LAB to perform a financial and performance evaluation audit [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9129 (2w)] - AB64

Survivors of a law enforcement officer, EMT, or fire fighter who dies, or has died, in the line of duty: payment of health insurance premiums, establishing a loan program, and confidentiality provisions - AB150

Survivors of a law enforcement officer, EMT, or fire fighter who dies, or has died, in the line of duty: payment of health insurance premiums, establishing a loan program, and confidentiality provisions - SB97

Tests and ancillary procedures needed for services for which health insurance coverage is mandated: disability insurance policies and governmental self-insured health plans required to cover - AB1018

Wisconsin Healthcare Stability Plan (WIHSP) created re state-based reinsurance program for health carriers, federal waiver required; OCI authority - AB885

Wisconsin Healthcare Stability Plan (WIHSP) created re state-based reinsurance program for health carriers, federal waiver required; OCI authority [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions] - SB770

Wrongful imprisonment of innocent persons: claims against the state provisions and compensation amounts revised, and outstanding deductions, civil claim for damages, and taxation exemption provisions; option to elect health care coverage plans through GIB created - AB548

Wrongful imprisonment of innocent persons: claims against the state provisions and compensation amounts revised, and outstanding deductions, civil claim for damages, and taxation exemption provisions; option to elect health care coverage plans through GIB created - SB456

insurance _ life and accident Insurance — Life and accident

Model Unclaimed Life Insurance Benefits Act implemented re requiring insurers to compare their records to the federal Social Security Administration’s Death Master File - AB334

Model Unclaimed Life Insurance Benefits Act implemented re requiring insurers to compare their records to the federal Social Security Administration’s Death Master File - SB274

insurance _ miscellaneous Insurance — Miscellaneous

Certificate of self-insurance issued to a religious sect can be used in lieu of motor vehicle liability insurance re proof of financial responsibility and liability insurance requirements - AB68

Certificate of self-insurance issued to a religious sect can be used in lieu of motor vehicle liability insurance re proof of financial responsibility and liability insurance requirements - SB39

Concealed weapon license: proof of general liability insurance required; DOJ duties - SB347

Covered prescription drug or device: health insurance policy or plan prohibited from denying coverage during a policy or plan year if it was covered when the insured enrolled or renewed - AB622

Covered prescription drug or device: health insurance policy or plan prohibited from denying coverage during a policy or plan year if it was covered when the insured enrolled or renewed - SB530

Domestic surplus lines insurer provisions created; certificate from OCI required - AB110

Domestic surplus lines insurer provisions created; certificate from OCI required [S.Amdt.1: further revisions] - SB77

Essential health benefits specified by OCI by rule: disability insurance policies and governmental self-insured health plans required to cover; conditions specified - AB362

Essential health benefits specified by OCI by rule: disability insurance policies and governmental self-insured health plans required to cover; conditions specified - SB268

Family and medical leave law expanded to include grandparent, grandchild, or sibling and active duty of a family member; family and medical leave insurance program created, DWD duties and trust fund provision - AB286

Family and medical leave law expanded to include grandparent, grandchild, or sibling and active duty of a family member; family and medical leave insurance program created, DWD duties and trust fund provision - SB215

Income continuation insurance waiting period modified re teachers employed by UW System (remedial legislation) - AB6

LAB audits: eliminates Read to Lead Development Fund and local government property insurance fund audits, final audit provision; modifies audits of Milwaukee County Mental Health Board and certain mental health services in Milwaukee County - AB618

LAB audits: eliminates Read to Lead Development Fund and local government property insurance fund audits, final audit provision; modifies audits of Milwaukee County Mental Health Board and certain mental health services in Milwaukee County - SB511

Lifetime and annual limits: disability insurance policies and self-insured governmental health plans prohibited from imposing - AB365

Lifetime and annual limits: disability insurance policies and self-insured governmental health plans prohibited from imposing - SB266

Local government property insurance fund sunsetted [Sec. 2213-2218] - AB64

Local government property insurance fund sunsetted [Sec. 2213-2218] - SB30

Preexisting conditions: insurers prohibited from imposing an exclusion for and setting deductibles, copayments, or coinsurance based on - AB363

Preexisting conditions: insurers prohibited from imposing an exclusion for and setting deductibles, copayments, or coinsurance based on - SB265

Preventive services: disability insurance policies and governmental self-insured health plans required to cover without imposing deductibles, copayments, or coinsurance - AB364

Preventive services: disability insurance policies and governmental self-insured health plans required to cover without imposing deductibles, copayments, or coinsurance - SB267

Self-insured health plans for state employees: if GIB executes a contract, DOA to lapse certain amount to the general fund, excluding UW System [Sec. 9101 (8); original bill only] - AB64

Self-insured health plans for state employees: if GIB executes a contract, DOA to lapse certain amount to the general fund, excluding UW System [Sec. 9101 (8)] - SB30

Self-service storage facility law revisions re disposal of property, liens, and towing vehicles; sale of self-service storage insurance authorized, requirements established [A.Amdt.1: self-service storage insurance provisions removed] - AB469

Self-service storage facility law revisions re disposal of property, liens, and towing vehicles; sale of self-service storage insurance authorized, requirements established - SB555

WRS revisions re participating employee status, retirement annuity applications, and certain protective occupation participants waiving participation; form to cancel coverage under Wisconsin Public Employers Group Life Insurance Program; income continuation insurance coverage for UW System teachers (remedial legislation) - AB842

WRS revisions re participating employee status, retirement annuity applications, and certain protective occupation participants waiving participation; form to cancel coverage under Wisconsin Public Employers Group Life Insurance Program; income continuation insurance coverage for UW System teachers (remedial legislation) - SB719