SS 117-19

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.

P.

DHS 90.12 (6) (d) 4. d.: Identifies procedures for issuing written decisions of early intervention services dispute hearings.

Q.

DHS 103.04 (7) (d): Identifies special BadgerCare budgeting procedures for establishing asset and income limits to determine MA group eligibility for persons 18 years old.

R.

DHS 103.085 (3) (b) 2.: Identifies an exemption from BadgerCare re-enrollment restrictions.

S.

DHS 103.085 (6): Identifies a maximum income limit for BadgerCare eligibility.

T.

DHS 104.01 (3): Identifies confidential medical information.

U.

DHS 105.02 (5): Identifies providers required to participate in cost of dispensing surveys.

V.

DHS 105.16 (6) (a): Identifies MA certification requirements for home health agencies providing respiratory care services.

W.

DHS 105.19 (1) (b): Identifies MA certification requirements for nurses in independent practice performing skilled nursing services.

X.

DHS 105.22 (1) (b) & (3): Identifies psychotherapy providers.

Y.

DHS 105.23 (1) (c): Identifies alcohol and other drug abuse treatment providers.

Z.

DHS 106.06 (27): Addresses certification suspension or termination of entities participating as a health care providers.

AA.

DHS 107.03 (12): Identifies services not covered under MA.

BB.

DHS 107.06 (4) (e-i): Identifies MA covered physician services.

CC.

DHS 107.112 (2) (a) & (4) (e): Identifies MA covered personal care services.

DD.

DHS 107.13 (2) (d) 1.: Identifies mental health services not covered under MA.

EE.

DHS 107.24 (2) (c) 1., & 4. to 6.: Identifies MA covered durable medical equipment and medical supplies.

FF.

DHS 109.03 (12): Defines the term “program payment rate” under the SeniorCare program.

GG.

DHS 152.02 (25): Defines the term “resident” for the purpose of chronic renal disease treatment reimbursement.

HH.

DHS 250.03 (1): Defines the term “AFDC.”

II.

DHS 250.06 (1) (a): Addresses eligibility requirement waivers for tribal relief agencies.

JJ.

DHS 251.03 (13): Defines the term “relief block grant.”

3.

Policies proposed to be included in the rule

The Department proposes to repeal obsolete rule chapters and make corrections to limited provisions in light of statutory changes and current practices. The Department may make further revisions based upon suggestions from the Legislative Council or through input received during the rulemaking process. The Department proposes the following:

A.

DHS 90.05 (4) (a) 2. (Note) is repealed.

B.

DHS 90.06 (1) (a) is amended to read:

DHS 90.06 (1) (a) “Annual income after disability deductions” means the annual parental income less a deduction of $3,300 for each member of the family participating in the birth to 3 program and each child under 19 years of age with a disability as defined in s. DHS 65.02 (5)s. 46.272 (1) (b), Stats.

C.

DHS 90.06 (1) (a) (Note) and (1m) (Note) are repealed.

D.

DHS 90.06 Table: Assignment of Parental Cost Share (Note) is amended to read:

DHS 90.06 Table: Assignment of Parental Cost Share Note: The Federal Poverty Guidelines are adjusted yearly and are published annually in the Federal Register. The Department will distribute the applicable Federal Poverty Guidelines information that is effective each year. To receive the current Federal Poverty Guidelines, contact the Birth to 3 Program Coordinator at the Division of Disability and Elder Services, P.O. Box 7851, Madison, WI 53707, or call 608−266−8276, or fax 608−261−6752.

E.

DHS 90.06 (2) (o) 2. is amended to read: