AB56: Bill Text

AB56,965,8 (f) Create, publicize, and implement a method of communication to promptly answer questions from and address the needs of persons affected by the implementation of the program before the program is fully operational.

AB56,965,10 (g) Establish the audit functions under sub. (1) (n) with a timeline to complete each audit function every 2 years.

AB56,965,13 (h) Conduct any other activities determined by the department to be important to successful implementation of the prescription drug importation program under this section.

AB56,965,15 (5) Report. By January 1 and July 1 of each year, the department shall submit to the joint committee on finance a report including all of the following:

AB56,965,17 (a) A list of prescription drugs included in the importation program under this section.

AB56,965,20 (b) The number of pharmacies, health care providers, and health plans and health insurance policies participating in the prescription drug importation program under this section.

AB56,965,25 (c) The estimated amount of savings to residents of the state, health plans and health insurance policies, and employers resulting from the implementation of the prescription drug importation program under this section reported from the date of the previous report under this subsection and from the date the program was fully operational.

AB56,966,2 (d) Findings of any audit functions under sub. (1) (n) completed since the date of the previous report under this subsection.

AB56,1892 Section 1892 . 250.10 (1m) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB56,966,9 250.10 (1m) (b) Award in each fiscal year to qualified applicants grants totaling $25,000 no less than $50,000 for fluoride supplements, $25,000 for a fluoride mouth-rinse program varnish and other evidence-based oral health activities, $700,000 for school-based preventive dental services, and $120,000 for a school-based dental sealant program $100,000 for school-based restorative dental services.

AB56,1893 Section 1893. 250.20 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB56,966,20 250.20 (3) From the appropriation account under s. 20.435 (1) (kb) (cr), the department shall annually award grants for activities to improve the health status of economically disadvantaged minority group members. A person may apply, in the manner specified by the department, for a grant of up to $50,000 in each fiscal year to conduct these activities. An awardee of a grant under this subsection shall provide, for at least 50 percent of the grant amount, matching funds that may consist of funding or an in-kind contribution. An applicant that is not a federally qualified health center, as defined under 42 CFR 405.2401 (b) shall receive priority for grants awarded under this subsection. An applicant that provides maternal and child health services shall receive priority for grants awarded under this subsection.

AB56,1894 Section 1894 . 250.20 (4) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB56,966,25 250.20 (4) From the appropriation account under s. 20.435 (1) (kb) (cr), the department shall award a grant of up to $50,000 in each fiscal year to a private nonprofit corporation that applies, in the manner specified by the department, to conduct a public information campaign on minority health.

AB56,1895 Section 1895. 252.14 (1) (ar) 3. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB56,967,2 252.14 (1) (ar) 3. A dentist or dental therapist licensed under ch. 447.

AB56,1896 Section 1896 . 253.06 (1) (a) of the statutes is renumbered 253.06 (1) (am) and amended to read:

AB56,967,8 253.06 (1) (am) “Authorized Approved food" means food identified by the department as an authorized food in accordance with 7 CFR 246.10 as acceptable for use under the federal special supplemental food nutrition program for women, infants and children under 42 USC 1786.

AB56,1897 Section 1897 . 253.06 (1) (ag) of the statutes is created to read:

AB56,967,13 253.06 (1) (ag) “Alternate participant” means a person who has been authorized by a participant to request benefits, participate in nutrition education, bring an infant or child to a Women, Infants, and Children program appointment, and have access to information in the participant's file.

AB56,1898 Section 1898 . 253.06 (1) (b) of the statutes is repealed.

AB56,1899 Section 1899 . 253.06 (1) (br) of the statutes is created to read:

AB56,967,19 253.06 (1) (br) “Cardholder” means a participant; alternate participant; parent, legal guardian, or caretaker of a participant; or another person in possession of a Women, Infants, and Children program electronic benefit transfer card and the personal identification number for the card.

AB56,1900 Section 1900 . 253.06 (1) (c) of the statutes is repealed.

AB56,1901 Section 1901 . 253.06 (1) (cm) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB56,967,24 253.06 (1) (cm) “Food Direct distribution center" means an entity, other than a vendor, that is under contract with the department under sub. (3m) to distribute authorized approved food to participants.

AB56,1902 Section 1902. 253.06 (1) (cp), (cr), (ct) and (cv) of the statutes are created to read:

AB56,968,5 253.06 (1) (cp) “Electronic benefit transfer” means a method that permits electronic access to Women, Infants, and Children program benefits using a device, approved by the department, with payments made in accordance with ch. 410.

AB56,968,9 (cr) “Food instrument” means a voucher, check, electronic benefit transfer card, electronic benefit transfer card number and personal identification number, coupon, or other method used by a participant to obtain Women, Infants, and Children program approved foods.

AB56,968,11 (ct) “Infant formula supplier” means a wholesaler, distributor, retailer, or manufacturer of infant formula.

AB56,968,15 (cv) “Local agency” means an entity that has a contract with the department to provide services under the Women, Infants, and Children program such as eligibility determination, benefit issuance, and nutritional counseling for participants.

AB56,1903 Section 1903 . 253.06 (1) (dm) of the statutes is repealed.

AB56,1904 Section 1904 . 253.06 (1) (dr) and (dv) of the statutes are created to read:

AB56,968,20 253.06 (1) (dr) “Summary suspension” means an emergency action taken by the department to suspend an authorization under the Women, Infants, and Children program.

AB56,968,21 (dv) “Trafficking” means doing any of the following:

AB56,968,24 1. Buying, selling, stealing, or otherwise exchanging for cash or consideration other than approved food Women, Infants, and Children program food instruments or benefits that are issued and accessed via a food instrument.

AB56,969,2 2. Exchanging firearms, ammunition, explosives, or controlled substances, as defined in 21 USC 802, for a food instrument.

AB56,969,4 3. Intentionally purchasing and reselling for cash or consideration other than approved food a product that is purchased with a food instrument.

AB56,969,6 4. Intentionally purchasing with cash or consideration other than approved food a product that was originally purchased with a food instrument.

AB56,1905 Section 1905 . 253.06 (1) (e) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB56,969,10 253.06 (1) (e) “Vendor" means a grocery store or pharmacy that sells authorized person that operates one or more stores or pharmacies authorized by the department under sub. (3) to provide approved foods under a retail food delivery system.

AB56,1906 Section 1906 . 253.06 (1) (f) of the statutes is repealed.

AB56,1907 Section 1907 . 253.06 (1) (g) of the statutes is created to read:

AB56,969,15 253.06 (1) (g) “Women, Infants, and Children program” means the federal special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children under 42 USC 1786 and this section.

AB56,1908 Section 1908 . 253.06 (1m) of the statutes is created to read:

AB56,969,19 253.06 (1m) Program administration. (a) The department may identify an alternate participant as the Women, Infants, and Children program cardholder for purposes of electronic administration of the Women, Infants, and Children program.

AB56,1909 Section 1909 . 253.06 (3) (a) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB56,969,22 253.06 (3) (a) (intro.) The department may authorize a vendor to accept drafts only if the vendor meets all of the following conditions:

AB56,1910 Section 1910 . 253.06 (3) (a) 5. of the statutes is created to read:

AB56,970,5 253.06 (3) (a) 5. The vendor has an electronic benefit transfer-capable cash register system or payment device, approved by the department, that is able to accurately and securely obtain Women, Infants, and Children program food balances associated with the electronic benefit transfer card, maintain the necessary electronic files such as the approved food list, successfully complete Women, Infants, and Children program electronic benefit transfer purchases, and process Women, Infants, and Children program electronic benefit transfer payments.

AB56,1911 Section 1911 . 253.06 (3) (bg) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB56,970,10 253.06 (3) (bg) The department may limit the number of vendors that it authorizes under this subsection if the department determines that the number of vendors already authorized under this subsection is sufficient to permit participants to obtain authorized approved food conveniently.

AB56,1912 Section 1912 . 253.06 (3) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB56,970,14 253.06 (3) (c) The department may not redeem drafts food instruments only when submitted by a person who is not an authorized vendor under this subsection except as provided in sub. (3m).

AB56,1913 Section 1913 . 253.06 (3) (d) of the statutes is created to read:

AB56,970,20 253.06 (3) (d) Each store operated by a business entity is a separate vendor for purposes of this section and is required to have a single, fixed location, except when the authorization of mobile stores is necessary to meet special needs in accordance with 7 CFR 246.4 (1) (14) (xiv). The department shall require that each store be authorized as a vendor separately from other stores operated by the business entity.

AB56,1914 Section 1914 . 253.06 (3m) (title) and (a) (intro.) of the statutes are amended to read:

AB56,971,2 253.06 (3m) (title) Food Direct distribution centers. (a) (intro.) The department may contract for an alternative system of authorized approved food distribution with an entity other than a vendor only if the entity meets all of the following requirements:

AB56,1915 Section 1915 . 253.06 (3m) (a) 4. of the statutes is created to read:

AB56,971,10 253.06 (3m) (a) 4. The entity has an electronic benefit transfer-capable cash register system or payment device, approved by the department, that is able to accurately and securely obtain Women, Infants, and Children program food balances associated with the electronic benefit transfer card, maintain the necessary files, successfully complete Women, Infants, and Children program electronic benefit transfer purchases, and process Women, Infants, and Children program electronic benefit transfer payments.

AB56,1916 Section 1916 . 253.06 (3m) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB56,971,14 253.06 (3m) (b) The department shall redeem valid drafts may process a payment if submitted by a food direct distribution center that is authorized by the department under this subsection.

AB56,1917 Section 1917 . 253.06 (4) (a) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB56,971,17 253.06 (4) (a) 1. Accept drafts or submit drafts a food instrument or submit a request to the department for redemption without authorization.

AB56,1918 Section 1918. 253.06 (4) (a) 2. of the statutes is repealed.

AB56,1919 Section 1919. 253.06 (4) (a) 2m. of the statutes is created to read:

AB56,971,20 253.06 (4) (a) 2m. Engage in trafficking.

AB56,1920 Section 1920. 253.06 (4) (a) 3. to 4. of the statutes are amended to read:

AB56,971,24 253.06 (4) (a) 3. Accept a draft food instrument other than in exchange for authorized approved food that is provided by the person selected by the electronic benefit transfer cardholder.

AB56,972,3 3m. Provide authorized approved food or other commodities to a participant or proxy an electronic benefit transfer cardholder in exchange for a draft food instrument accepted by a 3rd party.

AB56,972,5 4. Enter on a draft Submit a payment request for a dollar amount that is higher than the actual retail price of the item for which the draft a food instrument was used.

AB56,1921 Section 1921 . 253.06 (4) (a) 5. of the statutes is repealed.

AB56,1922 Section 1922 . 253.06 (4) (a) 5m. of the statutes is created to read:

AB56,972,9 253.06 (4) (a) 5m. Confiscate a food instrument or ask for or enter the electronic benefit transfer cardholder's personal identification number.

AB56,1923 Section 1923 . 253.06 (4) (a) 6. and 8. of the statutes are repealed.

AB56,1924 Section 1924 . 253.06 (4) (a) 9. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB56,972,15 253.06 (4) (a) 9. Submit for redemption a draft Provide to someone other than the department a food instrument; a Women, Infants, and Children program electronic benefit transfer card; or food purchased with a food instrument for something of value.

AB56,1925 Section 1925 . 253.06 (4) (a) 10. of the statutes is repealed.

AB56,1926 Section 1926 . 253.06 (5) (a) 1. and 2. of the statutes are amended to read:

AB56,972,20 253.06 (5) (a) 1. Minimum qualification standards for the authorization of vendors and infant formula suppliers and for the awarding of a contract to an entity under sub. (3m).

AB56,972,22 2. Standards of operation for authorized vendors and infant formula suppliers and food direct distribution centers, including prohibited practices.

AB56,1927 Section 1927 . 253.06 (5) (b) 1. to 3. of the statutes are amended to read:

AB56,972,25 253.06 (5) (b) 1. Denial of the application to be a participant or authorized vendor or infant formula supplier.

AB56,973,3 2. Suspension Summary suspension or termination of authorization for an authorized vendor or infant formula supplier or, in the case of a food direct distribution center, termination of the contract.

AB56,973,5 3. Disqualification from the program under this section for a vendor, infant formula supplier, or participant.

AB56,1928 Section 1928 . 253.06 (5) (b) 6. to 8. of the statutes are created to read:

AB56,973,7 253.06 (5) (b) 6. Civil monetary penalty.

AB56,973,8 7. Warning letter.

AB56,973,9 8. Implementation of a corrective action plan.