Kathryn A. curtner
Director, DNR
Sincerely,
frank R. hoadley
Director, DOA
State of Wisconsin
Department of Health and Family Services
September 13, 1996
The Honorable, The Senate:
In accordance with sec. 1.11(2)(j) Wis. Stats., the Department of Health and Family Services reports that it has not conducted any Environmental Impact Statements or Environmental Assessments for facilities projects during the reporting period July 1, 1995 through June 30, 1996.
The Department of Administration did conduct an Environmental Assessment for purchase of the facility in Prairie du Chien for development as a Juvenile Corrections school in the Division of Youth Services, but it did not require continuation into an Environmental Impact Statement.
Sincerely,
joe leean
Secretary
State of Wisconsin
Department of Health and Family Services
September 30, 1996
The Honorable, The Senate:
The attached report is submitted in accordance with s.
49.45(2)(a)21 of the Wis. Stats., which directs the Department of Health and Family Services to report annually on Wisconsin Medicaid recipient access to obstetric and pediatric services.
This report makes the following observations:
* Wisconsin Medicaid exceeds federal standards for provider participation. The latest Medicaid state plan amendment regarding obstetric and pediatric services was approved, without modification, by the federal Health Care Financing Administration.
* More than 90 percent of the primary care providers across the state are available to serve Medical recipients.
* Wisconsin offers a number of innovative programs aimed at improving access to primary care services. These include HealthCheck, prenatal care coordination and Vaccines for Children Program.
* The statewide managed care expansion effort will soon cover virtually all AFDC and Healthy Start recipients across the state. Managed care has demonstrated its excellence in assuring access to and the provision of pediatric and obstetric care.
* Wisconsin Medicaid offers a number of reimbursement incentives to promote pediatric and obstetric care in underserved areas (e.g., the Health Personnel Shortage Area incentive program).
Access to pediatric and obstetric care for Medicaid recipients will continue as a priority of the Department of Health and Family Services.
Sincerely,
joe leean
Secretary
State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
September 26, 1996
The Honorable, The Senate:
I am pleased to nominate and with the advice and consent of the Senate, do appoint Mettner, Joseph P.,
of Madison, as a member of the Public Service Commission, to serve for the interim term ending March 1, 1999.
Sincerely,
TOMMY G. THOMPSON
Governor
Read and referred to committee on Agriculture, Transportation, Utilities and Financial Institutions.
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State of Wisconsin
Revisor of Statutes Bureau
October 1,1996
To the Honorable, the Senate:
The following rules have been published:
Sincerely,
GARY L. POULSON
Deputy Revisor
Relating to animal health.
Submitted by Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.
Report received from Agency, September 26, 1996.
Referred to committee on Agriculture, Transportation, Utilities and Financial Institutions, October 2, 1996
.
Relating to sturgeon spearing.
Submitted by Department of Natural Resources.
Report received from Agency, October 1, 1996.
Referred to committee on Environmental Resources and Urban Affairs, October 2, 1996
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Relating to sport and commercial fishing for yellow perch in Lake Michigan.
Submitted by Department of Natural Resources.
Report received from Agency, October 1, 1996.
Referred to committee on Environmental Resources and Urban Affairs, October 2, 1996
.
Relating to fishing tournament permitting.
Submitted by Department of Natural Resources.
Report received from Agency, October 1, 1996.
Referred to committee on Environmental Resources and Urban Affairs, October 2, 1996
.
Relating to signatures on Wisconsin retirement system documents by an agent holding the person's power of attorney.
Submitted by Department of Employe Trust Funds.
Report received from Agency, September 25, 1996.
Referred to committee on Economic Development, Housing, Government Operations and Cultural Affairs, October 2, 1996
.
Relating to automatic distributions of Wisconsin retirement system benefits to participants and alternate payees who have attained age 69.5 and to beneficiaries of deceased annuitants.
Submitted by Department of Employe Trust Funds.
Report received from Agency, September 25, 1996.
Referred to committee on Economic Development, Housing, Government Operations and Cultural Affairs, October 2, 1996
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Relating to purchases of service under the Wisconsin retirement system, including forfeited, qualifying and other governmental service.
Submitted by Department of Employe Trust Funds.
Report received from Agency, September 25, 1996.
Referred to committee on Economic Development, Housing, Government Operations and Cultural Affairs, October 2, 1996
.
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Motions Under Senate Rule 98
for the Month of September 1996
A certificate of commendation by Senator Burke for Philip Arreola on the occasion of his lasting contributions to the City of Milwaukee.
A certificate of commendation by Senator Burke for Gerald Behrendt on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of commendation by Senator Jauch for Mary Berg on the occasion of her outstanding contributions to her community and being selected 1996 Citizen of the Year.
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A certificate of commendation by Senator Decker for Andrew Bushey on the occasion of earning and attaining the Arrow of Light Award.
A certificate of congratulations by Senator Breske for Ivan "Kiley" Calhoun on the occasion of his 50 years of dedicated service with the Laona Fire Department.
