AB229: Bill Text

AB229,5,25 5. In the southeastern region, a total of 12 members, consisting of 2 members from each county in that region. The county board of supervisors of each county in that region shall appoint 2 persons from that county.

AB229,6,5 6. In the area within Milwaukee County, a total of 12 members, consisting of 6 persons who are residents of the city of Milwaukee and are appointed by the mayor of the city of Milwaukee as provided under s. 62.09 (8) (cm), and 6 persons who are residents of Milwaukee County but are not residents of the city of Milwaukee and are appointed by the county executive of Milwaukee County.

AB229, s. 8 Section 8. 20.005 (3) (schedule) of the statutes: at the appropriate place, insert the following amounts for the purposes indicated: - See PDF for table

AB229, s. 9 Section 9. 20.430 of the statutes is created to read:

AB229,6,11 20.430 Health planning and finance, department of. There is appropriated to the department of health planning and finance for the following program:

AB229,6,14 (1) Health planning and finance. (a) General program operations. The amounts in the schedule for the general program operations of the department of health planning and finance.

AB229,6,16 (b) Universal health plan services and benefits. The amounts in the schedule for health care services and benefits provided under s. 152.10 (4).

AB229,6,18 (i) Gifts and grants. All moneys received from gifts, grants, bequests, and devises to carry out the purposes for which made.

AB229,7,3 (m) Federal funds; state operations. All moneys received from the federal government, as authorized by the governor under s. 16.54, for the purposes for which made and received.

AB229, s. 10 Section 10. 59.17 (2) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB229,7,9 59.17 (2) (c) Appoint the members of all boards and, commissions, and councils where appointments are required and where the statutes provide that the appointments are made by the county board or, by the chairperson of the county board, or by the county executive. All appointments to boards and, commissions, and councils by the county executive are subject to confirmation by the county board.

AB229, s. 11 Section 11. 59.53 (24) of the statutes is created to read:

AB229,7,12 59.53 (24) Regional health council. The board shall appoint members of a regional health council, as specified in s. 15.207 (1) (b) 1. to 5.

AB229, s. 12 Section 12. 62.09 (8) (cm) of the statutes is created to read:

AB229,7,16 62.09 (8) (cm) The mayor of the city of Milwaukee shall, with the advice and consent of the common council of that city, appoint 6 members of a regional health council, as specified under s. 15.207 (1) (b) 6.

AB229, s. 13 Section 13. Chapter 152 of the statutes is created to read:

AB229,7,19 Chapter 152 Universal health plan

AB229,7,20 152.01 Definitions. In this chapter:

AB229,7,21 (1) "Block grant" has the meaning given in s. 16.54 (2) (a) 3.

AB229,7,22 (2) "Board" means the health policy board.

AB229,7,23 (3) "Department" means the department of health planning and finance.

AB229,7,24 (4) "Disability insurance policy" has the meaning given in s. 632.895 (1) (a).

AB229,8,9 (5) "Health care facility" means a facility, as defined in s. 647.01 (4), or any hospital, nursing home, community-based residential facility, county home, county infirmary, county hospital, county mental health center, community health center, primary health center, tuberculosis sanatorium, adult family home, assisted living facility, rural medical center, hospice, or other place licensed, certified, or approved by the department of health and family services under s. 49.70, 49.71, 49.72, 50.02, 50.03, 50.032, 50.033, 50.034, 50.35, 50.52, 50.92 (2), 51.08, or 51.09 or a facility under s. 45.365, 51.05, 51.06, or 252.10 or ch. 233, or licensed or certified by a county department under s. 50.032 or 50.033.

AB229,8,11 (6) "Health care provider" means a provider of health care services or other benefits in this state that are specified under s. 152.10 (4).

AB229,8,13 (7) "Medicare" means coverage under part A or part B of Title XVIII of the federal Social Security Act, 42 USC 1395 to 1395ddd.

AB229,8,15 (8) "Reimbursement" means payment for the provision of services and other benefits that are specified under s. 152.10 (4).

AB229,8,16 (9) "Secretary" means the secretary of health planning and finance.

AB229,8,17 (10) "Veteran" has the meaning given in 38 USC 101 (2).

AB229,8,25 152.10 Universal health plan. (1) There is created a universal health plan in this state, under which, beginning on July 1, 2006, each eligible person shall receive reasonable medical service necessary to maintain health, enable diagnosis, or provide treatment or rehabilitation for an injury, condition, disability, or disease, for which reimbursement shall be made by the department, except that no coverage is provided for orthodontia or for the performance of reconstructive or cosmetic surgery that is not determined to be medically necessary under criteria that are promulgated as rules by the department.

AB229,9,5 (2) Each individual in this state who meets requirements of residency, under criteria promulgated as rules by the department, is eligible for coverage, except as provided in sub. (5), under the universal health plan, except that all of the following may be phased in for eligibility under this subsection, beginning no later than July 1, 2007:

AB229,9,7 (a) Individuals, other than those specified in par. (b), who have no coverage under disability insurance policies.

AB229,9,11 (b) Individuals who have no coverage under disability insurance policies and who receive health care, treatment for nervous or mental disorders, or treatment or prevention services for alcohol and other drug abuse that are funded by state or local funding.

AB229,9,15 (c) Individuals who are employees of the state or any county, city, village, or town, and who, as a benefit of the employment, have coverage for themselves and family members under provisions of group disability insurance policies or under self-insured health plans.

AB229,9,18 (d) Individuals, other than those specified in par. (c) or (h), who, by reason of their employment or as family members of individuals who are employed, have coverage under group disability insurance policies.

AB229,9,20 (e) Individuals who have coverage under individual disability insurance policies.

AB229,9,22 (f) Individuals who have coverage under the health insurance risk-sharing plan under ch. 149.

AB229,9,24 (g) Individuals who are eligible for benefits or services under s. 49.46, 49.468, 49.47, or 49.665, Medicare, or block grants that provide health care services.

AB229,10,3 (h) Individuals who are employees of self-insured employers, other than those specified in par. (c), and who receive health care benefits for themselves and family members under self-insured health plans.

AB229,10,4 (i) Individuals who receive medical benefits under worker's compensation.

AB229,10,7 (j) Veterans who receive medical benefits under s. 45.351 (1j) or 38 USC 1701 to 1774, or both, and the children of veterans who receive medical benefits under 38 USC 1801 to 1806.

AB229,10,8 (k) Indians who receive health and other services under 25 USC 1651 to 1683.

AB229,10,11 (3) (a) Any individual who is eligible under sub. (2) may receive services that are available under the universal health plan from any participating health care provider in this state.

AB229,10,14 (b) No individual who is eligible under sub. (2) may under this section be required to pay an amount as a deductible or copayment as a condition for receipt of services under this section from a health care facility or health care provider.

AB229,10,18 (c) An individual's state residency is presumed unless rebutted by clear and convincing evidence. If the presumption is so rebutted, any reimbursement paid under the universal health plan for health care services rendered to the individual is a liability of the individual.

AB229,10,20 (4) Health care services and other benefits provided under the universal health plan shall include all of the following:

AB229,10,22 (a) Services of all persons licensed, certified, registered, or permitted to treat the sick under chs. 441, 446, 447, 448, 449, 450, 451, 455, 457, and 459.

AB229,10,24 (b) Health care services that are provided by health care facilities and the offices and clinics of persons under par. (a).

AB229,11,2 (c) Preventive health care services and health promotional programs, including well-child care, immunizations, screening, outreach, and education.

AB229,11,5 (d) Medical or surgical supplies and durable medical or surgical equipment, supplies and appliances, including valves, pacemakers, prostheses, eyeglasses, and hearing aids.

AB229,11,8 (e) Prescription drugs specified in the listing of approved medicinal substances and formulae under s. 152.40 (4) (m) and any other drugs specified by the department by rule.

AB229,11,9 (f) Blood and blood products.

AB229,11,14 (g) Long-term care services that are necessary for the physical health, mental and emotional well-being, and social and personal needs of individuals who have limited self-care capabilities, including services of health care facilities; home health care; hospice care; home-based and community-based services, including personal assistance and attendant care; and periodic needs assessments.

AB229,11,16 (h) Mental health treatment and services, including substance abuse and brain injury treatment.

AB229,11,17 (i) Dental services, as specified under s. 49.46 (2) (b) 1.

AB229,11,20 (5) The universal health plan is the payer of last resort, and coverage under the universal health plan is supplemental to any health care coverage in force that is held by an individual.

AB229,11,24 (6) As a condition of participation by a health care provider in the universal health plan, the health care provider shall accept reimbursement only under the universal health plan for all services or other benefits that the health care provider provides under the universal health plan.

AB229,12,3 152.20 Health policy board; powers and duties. (1) The board shall approve and continually evaluate the listing of approved medicinal substances and formulae that is required under s. 152.40 (4) (m).

AB229,12,6 (2) The board shall biennially evaluate and oversee cost containment guidelines and policies, including the evaluation of mechanisms used to contain costs of providing services, and shall revise the guidelines and policies as necessary.

AB229,12,8 (3) The board shall review all of the following issues and formulate or revise policies, as appropriate, with respect to the issues:

AB229,12,9 (a) Duties of the department that require policy determinations.

AB229,12,12 (b) The sources and amounts of revenues for the administration of the department and the board and for financing the payment of medical services that are provided to residents under the universal health plan.

AB229,12,13 (c) Information provided by the regional health councils.

AB229,12,17 (d) Development of a system for determination and periodic review of areas in this state, and specific populations within those areas, that are medically underserved; and development of plans for providing health care services to those areas and populations, including the establishment of community health centers.

AB229,12,20 (e) Development of a system for periodic reviews and evaluations of all aspects of the operation of the universal health plan, including the adequacy, cost, effectiveness, and quality of health care services provided.

AB229,12,23 (f) Development of a notice and hearing procedure for review of complaints of residents about the universal health plan, in accordance with the requirements of ch. 227.

AB229,12,25 (g) Other issues that the board determines are relevant to the universal health plan.

AB229,13,1 (h) State statutory changes that may be necessary to effect pars. (a) to (g).

AB229,13,5 (4) By January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1 of each year, the board shall report to the governor on the revenues and expenditures of the universal health plan for the calendar quarter immediately preceding the most recently completed calendar quarter.

AB229,13,8 (5) The board shall establish provider payment rates, taking into consideration regional, rural, and urban differences, and conditions of payment for the provision of health care services under the universal health plan.

AB229,13,10 152.30 Regional health councils. (1) Each regional health council shall do all of the following:

AB229,13,15 (a) Elect one member of the regional health council to serve as a member of the board under s. 15.20 (1). If the term of the member who is so elected expires with respect to the regional health council or with respect to the board under s. 15.20 (1), the regional health council shall elect a current member of the council to serve as a member of the board in his or her stead.

AB229,13,19 (b) Study and continuously monitor the delivery and quality of and access to health care services in the region of the regional health council and recommend to the board ways to improve the quality of and help ensure access to health care services.

AB229,13,22 (c) Recommend to the board payment rates and conditions appropriate to specific regional needs and advise on regional health care policy issues and administrative policies and procedures.

AB229,13,25 (d) Study and continuously monitor the unmet health care service needs in the region of the regional health council and recommend to the board ways by which the needs may be met.

AB229,14,4 (e) Report at least annually to the board with respect to the health care needs, problems, and concerns of the region, including any issues elicited at public hearings under par. (g), and provide to the board recommendations to alleviate these needs, problems, and concerns.

AB229,14,7 (f) Require reports from and advise the member of the staff of the appropriate regional office whose duties are specified under s. 152.40 (1), concerning issues that arise under pars. (b) to (e).

AB229,14,11 (g) In at least 3 localities of the region, hold public hearings at least annually to elicit public opinion concerning the universal health plan. The council shall give notice of each hearing by publishing a class 1 notice, under ch. 985, at least 15 days before the hearing in a newspaper covering the affected area.

AB229,14,12 (h) Perform other duties as required by the board.

AB229,14,15 (2) Each regional health council may, for cause, recall the member elected under sub. (1) (a) and may elect another member to fulfill that term on the board if all of the following are done:

AB229,14,17 (a) The elected member of the board for whom recall is sought receives notice of the recall at least 10 working days before the meeting at which recall is voted upon.

AB229,14,20 (b) Notice of the vote to recall the elected member is made on the agenda of the meeting of the regional health council that is immediately prior to the meeting at which recall is voted upon.

AB229,14,23 (3) The staff of the appropriate regional office shall provide services to each regional health council to deal with issues of health consumer advocacy and health ombudsman functions.

AB229,15,3 152.40 Department of health planning and finance. (1) The department shall administer the universal health plan, including establishing a regional office in each of the regions specified under s. 15.207 (1) (a) 1. to 6. Each regional office shall have at least one staff member who acts in a full-time capacity as a regional consumer advocate and health care ombudsman.

AB229,15,5 (2) The department shall, after review and approval by the board, promulgate as rules all of the following:

AB229,15,8 (a) Guidelines for cost containment under the universal health plan, including the purchasing and distribution of major diagnostic, medical, and surgical equipment.

AB229,15,10 (b) Criteria for determining state residency for the purposes of eligibility under the universal health plan.

AB229,15,14 (c) Criteria, as recommended by the medical advisory committee appointed by the secretary under sub. (5), for determining medical necessity for orthodontia and for the performance of reconstructive or cosmetic surgery for coverage under the universal health plan.

AB229,15,16 (3) The department shall biennially evaluate and recommend to the board cost control measures for the universal health plan.

AB229,15,19 (4) The department shall, by July 1, 2005, begin implementation of processes, in light of policies formulated or revised under s. 152.20 (3), to effect all of the following: