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STATEMENT OF SCOPE

WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES

CHAPTERS/    

RELATING TO:   DHS 90     Early Intervention Services for Children from Birth to Age 3 with Developmental

Needs

DHS 103   Eligibility

DHS 104   Recipient Rights and Duties

DHS 105   Provider Certification

DHS 106   Provider Rights and Responsibilities

DHS 107   Covered Services

DHS 109   Senior Care

DHS 152   Reimbursement for Treatment of Chronic Renal Disease

DHS 250   Tribal Medical Relief Programs

DHS 251   County Relief Programs

RULE TYPE:       Permanent

SCOPE TYPE:   Original

SUMMARY

1.

Description of rule objective/s

The objective is to repeal or amend rules that the Department has identified as being in need of revision through the review process required under s. 227.29, Wis. Stats. Specific changes are outlined below, under “Policies proposed to be included in the rule.”

2.

Existing policies relevant to the rule

A.

DHS 90.05 (4) (a) 2. (Note): Explains how to submit complaints pertaining to operation of the early intervention services program.

B.

DHS 90.06 (1) (a) and (Note): Defines the term “annual income after disability deductions” and provides information about 2015 Wis. Act 55.

C.

DHS 90.06 (1m) (Note): Explains how to submit letters identifying county administrative agencies for the early intervention services program.

D.

DHS 90.06 Table: Assignment of Parental Cost Share (Note): Indicates how to contact the Department to receive information about federal poverty guidelines for the early intervention services program.

E.

DHS 90.06 (2) (o) 2.: Identifies responsibilities of the county administering agency for the early intervention services program.

F.

DHS 90.07 (3) (b) (Note): Provides information about the desired referral content of referral for screening or evaluation for the early intervention services program.

G.

DHS 90.07 (3) (c) 2. (Note): Provides information about screening for the early intervention services program.

H.

DHS 90.10 (5) (f) 4. a. & 90.10 (5) (f) 5. b.: Identifies procedures for preparing written transition plans for children exiting the early intervention services program upon reaching age 3.

I.

DHS 90.12 (3) (g): Identifies procedures for maintaining early intervention records.

J.

DHS 90.12 (4) (a): Identifies procedural safeguards for children receiving early intervention services by limiting access to records to only those individuals authorized to access the records by state law.

K.

DHS 90.12 (4) (b) 1.: Identifies procedures for giving parents of children receiving early intervention services the opportunity to review early intervention records.

L.

DHS 90.12 (5) (b) 3. (Note): Indicates how to contact the Department to request mediation for the early intervention services program.

M.

DHS 90.12 (5) (c): Identifies procedures for appointing mediators to resolve early intervention services disputes.

N.

DHS 90.12 (6) (a) 2. c. (Note): Provides information about how to request information about impartial decision-makers for the early intervention services program.

O.

DHS 90.12 (6) (b) (Note): Identifies procedures for requesting hearings to resolve early intervention services disputes.