Assembly

Record of Committee Proceedings

Committee on Insurance

Assembly Bill 630

Relating to: reimbursement under the Medical Assistance program for complex rehabilitation technology wheelchair repairs and accessories.

By Representatives Tusler, Brandtjen, Hurd, S. Johnson, Murphy, Mursau, Nedweski, Ortiz-Velez, Plumer, Sinicki and Subeck; cosponsored by Senators Testin, Felzkowski, Ballweg, Bradley, Taylor and Tomczyk.

November 08, 2023    Referred to Committee on Insurance

January 11, 2024         Public Hearing Held

Present:       (10)      Representative Dittrich; Representatives Callahan, Petryk, Tranel, Duchow, Tusler, Rettinger, Doyle, Riemer and Subeck.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (2)        Representatives Schraa and Bare.

Appearances For

·      Rep. Ron Tusler - bill author

·      Ted Malkowski - NuMotion

Appearances Against

·      None.

Appearances for Information Only

·      None.

Registrations For

·      Sen. Patrick Testin

·      Sarah Sanchez - ALS Association

Registrations Against

·      Tim Lundquist - WI Association of Health Plans

·      Catherine McDermott - Alliance of Health Insurers

Registrations for Information Only

·      None.

February 13, 2024       Executive Session Held

Present:       (11)      Representative Dittrich; Representatives Petryk, Schraa, Tranel, Duchow, Tusler, Rettinger, Doyle, Riemer, Subeck and Bare.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (1)        Representative Callahan.

Moved by Representative Tranel, seconded by Representative Rettinger that Assembly Bill 630 be recommended for passage.

Ayes:     (11)   Representative Dittrich; Representatives Petryk, Schraa, Tranel, Duchow, Tusler, Rettinger, Doyle, Riemer, Subeck and Bare.

Noes:     (0)     None.

PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 11, Noes 0

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Meagan Matthews

Committee Clerk