SB400: Bill Text

SB400,91,5 (3) (a) Reimbursement shall be made to each county department under ss. 46.215, 46.22, and 46.23 for any administrative services performed in the Medical Assistance program on the basis of s. 49.78 49.003 (8). For purposes of reimbursement under this paragraph, assessments completed under s. 46.27 (6) (a) are administrative services performed in the Medical Assistance program.

SB400,91,8 (11) Penalty. Any person who receives or assists another in receiving assistance under this section, to which the recipient is not entitled, shall be subject to the penalties under s. 49.95 ss. 946.91 and 946.93.

SB400, s. 203 Section 203. 49.45 (6y) (a) of the statutes, as affected by 2011 Wisconsin Act 32, is amended to read:

SB400,91,20 49.45 (6y) (a) Notwithstanding sub. (3) (e), from the appropriation accounts under s. 20.435 (4) (b), (gm), (o), and (w), the department may distribute funding in each fiscal year to provide supplemental payment to hospitals that enter into a contract under s. 49.02 49.803 (2) to provide health care services funded by a relief block grant, as determined by the department, for hospital services that are not in excess of the hospitals' customary charges for the services, as limited under 42 USC 1396b (i) (3). If no relief block grant is awarded under this chapter or if the allocation of funds to such hospitals would exceed any limitation under 42 USC 1396b (i) (3), the department may distribute funds to hospitals that have not entered into a contract under s. 49.02 49.803 (2).

SB400, s. 204 Section 204. 49.45 (11) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB400,91,24 49.45 (11) Penalty. Any person who receives or assists another in receiving assistance under this section, to which the recipient is not entitled, shall be subject to the penalties under s. 49.95 946.93.

SB400, s. 205 Section 205. 49.45 (38) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB400,92,4 49.45 (38) Home or community-based services for disabled workers. The department shall request a waiver from the secretary of the federal department of health and human services to authorize federal financial participation for medical assistance coverage of persons described in ss. 49.46 (1) (1g) (a) 14. and 49.47 (4) (as).

SB400, s. 206 Section 206. 49.45 (40) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB400,92,9 49.45 (40) Periodic record matches. If the department contracts with the department of children and families under s. 49.197 (5), the department shall cooperate with the department of children and families in matching records of medical assistance recipients under s. 49.32 49.06 (7).

SB400, s. 207 Section 207. 49.46 (1) of the statutes, as affected by 2011 Wisconsin Act 32, is renumbered 49.46 (1g).

SB400, s. 208 Section 208 . 49.46 (1g) (n) of the statutes, as affected by 2011 Wisconsin Act 32, section 1453f, and 2011 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is repealed.

SB400, s. 209 Section 209. 49.46 (2) (a) 6., (be) and (bm) of the statutes are amended to read:

SB400,92,21 49.46 (2) (a) 6. Premiums, deductibles and coinsurance and other cost-sharing obligations for items and services otherwise paid under this subsection that are required for enrollment in a group health plan, as specified in sub. (1) (1g) (m), except that, if enrollment in the group health plan requires enrollment of family members who are not eligible under this subsection, the department shall pay, if it is cost-effective, for an ineligible family member only the premium that is required for enrollment in the group health plan.

SB400,92,25 (be) Benefits for an individual eligible under sub. (1) (1g) (a) 9. are limited to those services under par. (a) or (b) that are related to pregnancy, including postpartum services and family planning services, as defined in s. 253.07 (1) (b), or related to other conditions which may complicate pregnancy.

SB400,93,3 (bm) Benefits for an individual who is eligible for medical assistance only under sub. (1) (1g) (a) 15. are limited to those services related to tuberculosis that are described in 42 USC 1396a (z) (2).

SB400, s. 210 Section 210. 49.46 (2) (c) 2., 3., 4., 5. and 5m. of the statutes, as affected by 2011 Wisconsin Act 32, are amended to read:

SB400,93,18 49.46 (2) (c) 2. For an individual who is entitled to coverage under Part A of Medicare, entitled to coverage under Part B of Medicare, meets the eligibility criteria under sub. (1) (1g) and meets the limitation on income under subd. 6., Medical Assistance shall include payment of the deductible and coinsurance portions of Medicare services under 42 USC 1395 to 1395zz that are not paid under 42 USC 1395 to 1395zz, including those Medicare services that are not included in the approved state plan for services under 42 USC 1396; the monthly premiums payable under 42 USC 1395v; the monthly premiums, if applicable, under 42 USC 1395i-2 (d); and the late enrollment penalty, if applicable, for premiums under Part A of Medicare. Payment of coinsurance for a service under Part B of Medicare under 42 USC 1395j to 1395w and payment of deductibles and coinsurance for inpatient hospital services under Part A of Medicare may not exceed the allowable charge for the service under Medical Assistance minus the Medicare payment.

SB400,94,4 3. For an individual who is only entitled to coverage under Part A of Medicare, meets the eligibility criteria under sub. (1) (1g), and meets the limitation on income under subd. 6., Medical Assistance shall include payment of the deductible and coinsurance portions of Medicare services under 42 USC 1395 to 1395i that are not paid under 42 USC 1395 to 1395i, including those Medicare services that are not included in the approved state plan for services under 42 USC 1396; the monthly premiums, if applicable, under 42 USC 1395i-2 (d); and the late enrollment penalty, if applicable, for premiums under Part A of Medicare. Payment of deductibles and coinsurance for inpatient hospital services under Part A of Medicare may not exceed the allowable charge for the service under Medical Assistance minus the Medicare payment.

SB400,94,15 4. For an individual who is entitled to coverage under Part A of Medicare, entitled to coverage under Part B of Medicare, and meets the eligibility criteria for Medical Assistance under sub. (1) (1g), but does not meet the limitation on income under subd. 6., Medical Assistance shall include payment of the deductible and coinsurance portions of Medicare services under 42 USC 1395 to 1395zz that are not paid under 42 USC 1395 to 1395zz, including those Medicare services that are not included in the approved state plan for services under 42 USC 1396. Payment of coinsurance for a service under Part B of Medicare under 42 USC 1395j to 1395w and payment of deductibles and coinsurance for inpatient hospital services under Part A of Medicare may not exceed the allowable charge for the service under Medical Assistance minus the Medicare payment.

SB400,94,24 5. For an individual who is only entitled to coverage under Part A of Medicare and meets the eligibility criteria for Medical Assistance under sub. (1) (1g), but does not meet the limitation on income under subd. 6., Medical Assistance shall include payment of the deductible and coinsurance portions of Medicare services under 42 USC 1395 to 1395i that are not paid under 42 USC 1395 to 1395i, including those Medicare services that are not included in the approved state plan for services under 42 USC 1396. Payment of deductibles and coinsurance for inpatient hospital services under Part A of Medicare may not exceed the allowable charge for the service under Medical Assistance minus the Medicare payment.

SB400,95,8 5m. For an individual who is only entitled to coverage under Part B of Medicare and meets the eligibility criteria under sub. (1) (1g), but does not meet the limitation on income under subd. 6., Medical Assistance shall include payment of the deductible and coinsurance portions of Medicare services under 42 USC 1395j to 1395w, including those Medicare services that are not included in the approved state plan for services under 42 USC 1396. Payment of coinsurance for a service under Part B of Medicare may not exceed the allowable charge for the service under Medical Assistance minus the Medicare payment.

SB400, s. 211 Section 211. 49.46 (2) (cm) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:

SB400,95,14 49.46 (2) (cm) 1. Beginning on January 1, 1993, for an individual who is entitled to coverage under part Part A of medicare Medicare, is entitled to coverage under part Part B of medicare Medicare, meets the eligibility criteria under sub. (1) (1g) and meets the limitation on income under subd. 2., medical assistance Medical Assistance shall pay the monthly premiums under 42 USC 1395r.

SB400, s. 212 Section 212. 49.465 (2) (intro.) of the statutes, as affected by 2011 Wisconsin Act 32, section 1453r, is amended to read:

SB400,95,22 49.465 (2) (intro.) Unless otherwise provided by the department by a policy created under s. 49.45 (2m) (c), a pregnant woman is eligible for medical assistance benefits, as provided under sub. (3), during the period beginning on the day on which a qualified provider determines, on the basis of preliminary information, that the woman's family income does not exceed the highest level for eligibility for benefits under s. 49.46 (1) (1g) or 49.47 (4) (am) or (c) 1. and ending as follows:

SB400, s. 213 Section 213. 49.468 (1) (b) and (c) of the statutes, as affected by 2011 Wisconsin Act 32, are amended to read:

SB400,96,14 49.468 (1) (b) For an elderly or disabled individual who is entitled to coverage under Part A of Medicare, entitled to coverage under Part B of Medicare, and who does not meet the eligibility criteria for Medical Assistance under s. 49.46 (1) (1g), 49.465, 49.47 (4), or 49.471 but meets the limitations on income and resources under par. (d), Medical Assistance shall pay the deductible and coinsurance portions of Medicare services under 42 USC 1395 to 1395zz that are not paid under 42 USC 1395 to 1395zz, including those Medicare services that are not included in the approved state plan for services under 42 USC 1396; the monthly premiums payable under 42 USC 1395v; the monthly premiums, if applicable, under 42 USC 1395i-2 (d); and the late enrollment penalty, if applicable, for premiums under Part A of Medicare. Payment of coinsurance for a service under Part B of Medicare under 42 USC 1395j to 1395w and payment of deductibles and coinsurance for inpatient hospital services under Part A of Medicare may not exceed the allowable charge for the service under Medical Assistance minus the Medicare payment.

SB400,97,2 (c) For an elderly or disabled individual who is only entitled to coverage under Part A of Medicare and who does not meet the eligibility criteria for Medical Assistance under s. 49.46 (1) (1g), 49.465, 49.47 (4), or 49.471 but meets the limitations on income and resources under par. (d), Medical Assistance shall pay the deductible and coinsurance portions of Medicare services under 42 USC 1395 to 1395i that are not paid under 42 USC 1395 to 1395i, including those Medicare services that are not included in the approved state plan for services under 42 USC 1396; the monthly premiums, if applicable, under 42 USC 1395i-2 (d); and the late enrollment penalty for premiums under Part A of Medicare, if applicable. Payment of deductibles and coninsurance for inpatient hospital services under Part A of Medicare may not exceed the allowable charge for the service under Medical Assistance minus the Medicare payment.

SB400, s. 214 Section 214. 49.468 (1m) (a) and (2) (a) of the statutes are amended to read:

SB400,97,10 49.468 (1m) (a) Beginning on January 1, 1993, for an elderly or disabled individual who is entitled to coverage under part Part A of medicare Medicare and is entitled to coverage under part Part B of medicare Medicare, does not meet the eligibility criteria for medical assistance Medical Assistance under s. 49.46 (1) (1g), 49.465, 49.47 (4), or 49.471 but meets the limitations on income and resources under par. (b), medical assistance Medical Assistance shall pay the monthly premiums under 42 USC 1395r.

SB400,97,17 (2) (a) Beginning on January 1, 1991, for a disabled working individual who is entitled under P.L. 101-239, section 6012 (a), to coverage under part Part A of medicare Medicare and who does not meet the eligibility criteria for medical assistance Medical Assistance under s. 49.46 (1) (1g), 49.465, 49.47 (4), or 49.471 but meets the limitations on income and resources under par. (b), medical assistance Medical Assistance shall pay the monthly premiums for the coverage under part Part A of medicare Medicare, including late enrollment fees, if applicable.

SB400, s. 215 Section 215. 49.47 (4) (am) 1. and 2. of the statutes are amended to read:

SB400,97,23 49.47 (4) (am) 1. A pregnant woman whose family income does not exceed 155% of the poverty line for a family the size of the woman's family, except that if a waiver under par. (j) or a change in the approved state plan under s. 49.46 (1) (1g) (am) 2. is in effect, the income limit is 185% of the poverty line for a family the size of the woman's family in each state fiscal year after the 1994-95 state fiscal year.

SB400,98,3 2. A child who is under 6 years of age and whose family income does not exceed 155% of the poverty line for a family the size of the child's family, except that if a waiver under par. (j) or a change in the approved state plan under s. 49.46 (1) (1g) (am) 2. is in effect, the income limit is 185% of the poverty line for a family the size of the child's family in each state fiscal year after the 1994-95 state fiscal year.

SB400, s. 216 Section 216. 49.47 (4) (j) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB400,98,10 49.47 (4) (j) If the change in the approved state plan under s. 49.46 (1) (1g) (am) 2. is denied, the department shall request a waiver from the secretary of the federal department of health and human services to allow the use of federal matching funds to provide medical assistance coverage under par. (am) 1. and 2. to individuals whose family incomes do not exceed 185% of the poverty line in each state fiscal year after the 1994-95 state fiscal year.

SB400, s. 217 Section 217. 49.471 (3) (a) 1., 2. and 3. of the statutes are amended to read:

SB400,98,19 49.471 (3) (a) 1. Notwithstanding ss. 49.46 (1) (1g), 49.465, 49.47 (4), and 49.665 (4), if the amendments to the state plan under sub. (2) are approved and a waiver under sub. (2) that is substantially consistent with the provisions of this section, excluding sub. (2m), is granted and in effect, an individual described in sub. (4) (a) or (b) or (5) is not eligible under s. 49.46, 49.465, 49.47, or 49.665 for Medical Assistance or BadgerCare health program benefits. The eligibility of an individual described in sub. (4) (a) or (b) or (5) for Medical Assistance benefits shall be determined under this section.

SB400,98,22 2. Notwithstanding subd. 1., an individual who is eligible for medical assistance Medical Assistance under s. 49.46 (1) (1g) (a) 3. or 4. may not receive benefits under this section.

SB400,99,2 3. Notwithstanding subd. 1., an individual described in sub. (4) (a) or (b) or (5) who is eligible for medical assistance Medical Assistance under s. 49.46 (1) (1g) (a) 5., 6m., 14., 14m., or 15. or (d) or 49.47 (4) (a) or (as) may receive medical assistance Medical Assistance benefits under this section or under s. 49.46 or 49.47.

SB400, s. 218 Section 218. 49.471 (4) (a) 7. of the statutes is amended to read:

SB400,99,6 49.471 (4) (a) 7. Individuals who qualify for a medical assistance Medical Assistance eligibility extension under s. 49.46 (1) (1g) (c), (cg), or (co) when their income increases above the poverty line.

SB400, s. 219 Section 219. 49.4715 of the statutes is created to read:

SB400,99,16 49.4715 Reimbursement; retroactive eligibility. If an applicant is determined to be eligible retroactively under s. 49.46 (1g) (b), 49.47 (4) (d), or 49.471 and a provider bills the applicant directly for services and benefits rendered during the retroactive period, the provider shall, upon notification of the applicant's retroactive eligibility, submit claims for payment under s. 49.45 for covered services or benefits rendered to the recipient during the retroactive period. Upon receipt of payment under s. 49.45, the provider shall reimburse the recipient or other person who has made prior payment to the provider for services provided to the recipient during the retroactive eligibility period, by the amount of the prior payment made.

SB400, s. 220 Section 220. 49.473 (2) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB400,99,20 49.473 (2) (a) The woman is not eligible for medical assistance Medical Assistance under ss. 49.46 (1) (1g) and (1m), 49.465, 49.468, 49.47, 49.471, and 49.472, and is not eligible for health care coverage under s. 49.665.

SB400, s. 221 Section 221. 49.475 (6) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB400,99,25 49.475 (6) Sharing information. The department of health services shall provide to the department of children and families, for purposes of the medical support liability program under s. 49.22 49.811, any information that the department of health services receives under this section. The department of children and families may allow a county child support agency under s. 59.53 (5) or a tribal child support agency access to the information, subject to the use and disclosure restrictions under s. 49.83 49.013, and shall consult with the department of health services regarding procedures and methods to adequately safeguard the confidentiality of the information provided under this subsection.

SB400, s. 222 Section 222. 49.49 (1) (title) and (a) (intro.) of the statutes are repealed.

SB400, s. 223 Section 223. 49.49 (1) (a) 1. to 4. of the statutes are renumbered 946.91 (2) (a) to (d) and amended to read:

SB400,100,11 946.91 (2) (a) Knowingly and willfully make Intentionally makes or cause causes to be made any false statement or representation of a material fact in any application for any Medical Assistance benefit or payment.

SB400,100,14 (b) Knowingly and willfully make Intentionally makes or cause causes to be made any false statement or representation of a material fact for use in determining rights to such eligibility for any Medical Assistance benefit or payment.

SB400,100,21 (c) Having knowledge of the occurrence of any event affecting the initial or continued right to eligibility for any such Medical Assistance benefit or payment or the initial or continued right to eligibility for any such benefit or payment of any other individual in whose behalf he or she has applied for or is receiving such benefit or payment, conceal conceals or fail fails to disclose such event with an intent to fraudulently to secure such benefit or payment either in a greater amount or quantity than is due or when no such benefit or payment is authorized.

SB400,101,2 (d) Having made application applied to receive any such Medical Assistance benefit or payment for the use and benefit of another and having received it, knowingly and willfully convert such converts the benefit or payment or any part thereof to a use other than for the use and that is not for the benefit of such other person.

SB400, s. 224 Section 224. 49.49 (1) (b) of the statutes is repealed.

SB400, s. 225 Section 225. 49.49 (1) (c) of the statutes is renumbered 49.49 (1d) and amended to read:

SB400,101,15 49.49 (1d) Damages. If any person is convicted under this subsection s. 946.91 (2), the state shall have a cause of action for relief against such person in an amount 3 times the amount of actual damages sustained as a result of any excess payments made in connection with the offense for which the conviction was obtained. Proof by the state of a conviction under this section s. 946.91 (2) in a civil action shall be conclusive regarding the state's right to damages and the only issue in controversy shall be the amount, if any, of the actual damages sustained. Actual damages shall consist of the total amount of excess payments, any part of which is paid by state funds. In any such civil action the state may elect to file a motion in expedition of the action. Upon receipt of the motion, the presiding judge shall expedite the action.

SB400, s. 226 Section 226. 49.49 (2) (title) and (2) (a) (title) of the statutes are repealed.

SB400, s. 227 Section 227 . 49.49 (2) (a) of the statutes is renumbered 946.91 (3) (a) and amended to read:

SB400,102,4 946.91 (3) (a) Any person who Whoever solicits or receives any remuneration, including any kickback, bribe, or rebate, directly or , indirectly, overtly, or covertly, in cash or in kind, money, goods, services, or any other thing of value in return for referring an individual to a person for the furnishing or arranging for the furnishing of any item or service for which payment may be made in whole or in part under a medical assistance Medical Assistance program, or in return for purchasing, leasing, ordering, or arranging for or recommending purchasing, leasing, or ordering any good, facility, service, or item for which payment may be made in whole or in part under a medical assistance Medical Assistance program, is guilty of a Class H felony, except that, notwithstanding the maximum fine specified in s. 939.50 (3) (h), the person may be fined not more than $25,000.

SB400, s. 228 Section 228. 49.49 (2) (b) (title) of the statutes is repealed.

SB400, s. 229 Section 229 . 49.49 (2) (b) of the statutes is renumbered 946.91 (3) (b) and amended to read:

SB400,102,18 946.91 (3) (b) Whoever offers or pays any remuneration including any kickback, bribe, or rebate, directly or , indirectly, overtly, or covertly, in cash or in kind money, goods, services, or any other thing of value to any person to induce such person to refer an individual to a person for the furnishing or arranging for the furnishing of any item or service for which payment may be made in whole or in part under a medical assistance Medical Assistance program, or to purchase, lease, order, or arrange for or recommend purchasing, leasing, or ordering any good, facility, service or item for which payment may be made in whole or in part under a medical assistance Medical Assistance program, is guilty of a Class H felony, except that, notwithstanding the maximum fine specified in s. 939.50 (3) (h), the person may be fined not more than $25,000.

SB400, s. 230 Section 230. 49.49 (2) (c) (title) of the statutes is repealed.

SB400, s. 231 Section 231. 49.49 (2) (c) of the statutes is renumbered 946.91 (3) (c) and amended to read:

SB400,102,22 946.91 (3) (c) This subsection shall does not apply to any of the following:

SB400,103,2 1. A discount or other reduction in price obtained by a provider of services or other entity under chs. 46 to 51 and 58 if the reduction in price is properly disclosed and appropriately reflected in the costs claimed or charges made by the provider or entity under a medical assistance Medical Assistance program.

SB400,103,5 2. Any An amount paid by an employer to an employee who has a bona fide employment relationship with such employer for employment in the provision of covered items or services.

SB400, s. 232 Section 232. 49.49 (3) (title) of the statutes is repealed.

SB400, s. 233 Section 233 . 49.49 (3) of the statutes is renumbered 946.91 (4) and amended to read:

SB400,103,17 946.91 (4) No person may Whoever knowingly and willfully make makes or cause causes to be made, or induce induces or seek seeks to induce the making of, any false statement or representation of a material fact with respect to the conditions or operation of any institution or facility in order that such institution or facility may qualify either upon initial certification or upon recertification as a hospital, skilled nursing facility, intermediate care facility, or home health agency . A person who violates this subsection is guilty of a Class H felony, except that, notwithstanding the maximum fine specified in s. 939.50 (3) (h), the person may be fined not more than $25,000.

SB400, s. 234 Section 234. 49.49 (3m) (title) of the statutes is repealed.

SB400, s. 235 Section 235 . 49.49 (3m) (a) of the statutes is renumbered 946.91 (5), and 946.91 (5) (intro.), (a) and (b), as renumbered, are amended to read:

SB400,104,2 946.91 (5) (intro.) No provider may Whoever knowingly impose imposes upon a Medical Assistance recipient charges in addition to payments received for services under ss. 49.45 to 49.471 or knowingly impose imposes direct charges upon a recipient in lieu of obtaining payment under ss. 49.45 to 49.471 except under the following conditions is guilty of a Class H felony, except that, notwithstanding the maximum fine specified in s. 939.50 (3) (h), the person may be fined not more than $25,000. This subsection does not apply to the following circumstances:

SB400,104,4 (a) Benefits or services are not provided under s. 49.46 (2) or 49.471 (11) and the Medical Assistance recipient is advised of this fact prior to receiving the service.

SB400,104,14 (b) If an An applicant is determined to be eligible retroactively under s. 49.46 (1) (1g) (b), 49.47 (4) (d), or 49.471 and, a provider bills the applicant directly for services and benefits rendered during the retroactive period, the provider shall the provider, upon notification of the applicant's retroactive eligibility, submit claims submits a claim for payment under s. 49.45 for covered services or benefits rendered to the recipient during the retroactive period. Upon receipt of payment under s. 49.45, the provider shall reimburse, and the provider reimburses the recipient or other person who has made prior payment to the provider for services provided to the recipient during the retroactive eligibility period, by the amount of the prior payment made upon receipt of payment under 49.45.

Note: Moves a provision requiring a recipient who is eligible retroactively for medical assistance benefits to be reimbursed for any eligible payments made to a provider.

SB400, s. 236 Section 236. 49.49 (3m) (b) of the statutes is repealed.

SB400, s. 237 Section 237. 49.49 (3p) (title) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB400,104,17 49.49 (3p) (title) Other prohibited provider charges.

SB400, s. 238 Section 238. 49.49 (4) (title) of the statutes is repealed.

SB400, s. 239 Section 239 . 49.49 (4) (a) and (b) of the statutes are consolidated, renumbered 946.91 (6) and amended to read:

SB400,105,9 946.91 (6) No person Whoever, in connection with the medical assistance Medical Assistance program when the cost of the services provided to the patient is paid for in whole or in part by the state, may knowingly and willfully charge, solicit, accept or receive intentionally charges, solicits, accepts, or receives, in addition to any amount otherwise required to be paid under a medical assistance Medical Assistance program, any gift, money, donation, or other consideration, other than a charitable, religious, or philanthropic contribution from an organization or from a person unrelated to the patient, as a precondition of admitting a patient to a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or intermediate care facility, or as a requirement for the patient's continued stay in such a facility. (b) A person who violates this subsection is guilty of a Class H felony, except that, notwithstanding the maximum fine specified in s. 939.50 (3) (h), the person may be fined not more than $25,000.

Note: Sections 227 , 229, 233 , 235, and 239 move criminal penalties relating to medical assistance to s. 946.91. Also, see Section 461.

SB400, s. 240 Section 240. 49.49 (7) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB400,105,18 49.49 (7) (d) A commission's imposition of an assessment described under par. (b), a member's payment of the assessment as described under par. (c), and acceptance of the payment by the commission do not constitute conduct prohibited under sub. (4) 946.91 (6) or prohibited under s. DHS 106.04 (3), Wis. Adm. Code, in effect on May 26, 2010. It is the intent of the legislature to create a mechanism whereby 2 or more political subdivisions may share in the operation, use, and funding of a nursing home or intermediate care facility without violating 42 USC 1320a-7b (d) or 42 USC 1396a (a) (25) (C).

SB400, s. 241 Section 241. 49.493 (1) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB400,105,21 49.493 (1) (b) "Medical benefits or assistance" means medical benefits under s. 49.02 49.803 or 253.05 or medical assistance.