Senate

Record of Committee Proceedings

Committee on Insurance and Small Business

Senate Bill 592

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

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

October 30, 2023        Referred to Committee on Insurance and Small Business

December 06, 2023     Public Hearing Held

Present:       (5)        Senator Felzkowski; Senators Hutton, Jagler, Taylor and Pfaff.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Appearances For

·      Senator Patrick Testin - 24th Senate District

·      Ted Malkowski - Numotion

·      Allen Houston

Appearances Against

·      None.

Appearances for Information Only

·      None.

Registrations For

·      Joel Kleefisch - Numotion

·      Sarah Sanchez - ALS Association

·      Representative Ron Tusler - 3rd Assembly District

Registrations Against

·      John Nygren - Wisconsin Association of Health Plans

·      Caty McDermott - Alliance of Health Insurers

Registrations for Information Only

·      None.

January 11, 2024         Executive Session Held by Paper Ballot

Present:       (5)        Senator Felzkowski; Senators Hutton, Jagler, Taylor and Pfaff.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Moved  that Senate Bill 592 be recommended for passage.

Ayes:     (5)     Senator Felzkowski; Senators Hutton, Jagler, Taylor and Pfaff.

Noes:     (0)     None.

PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0

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Stamena Ivanov

Committee Clerk