Wisconsin Legislature: Health Services, Department of -- Health

Child death review program established in DHS; Child Death Review Council created, reports and recommendations required; local child death review teams recognized; access to records, confidentiality, and immunity provisions; JRCCP report - AB554

Child death review program established in DHS; Child Death Review Council created, reports and recommendations required; local child death review teams recognized; access to records, confidentiality, and immunity provisions; JRCCP report - SB436

DHS to request waiver of federal Medicaid law for services and support re women with increased risk of negative birth outcomes; expanding who can claim Wisconsin EITC; nurse-midwife governing provisions, hospital staff privileges, and Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund coverage; statewide electronic data management and information system for all public assistance programs; evidence-based home visitation program re child abuse or neglect or poor birth outcomes; informed consent before certain elective caesarean section and labor-inducing procedures; infant's race or ethnicity to be included on the birth certificate; cultural competency training for certain students at UW and TCS institutions; DHS reports re neonatal intensive care units and fetal and infant mortality and birth outcomes; DHS to promulgate rules for best practices for postpartum patients and newborns at hospitals - AB754

DHS to request waiver of federal Medicaid law for services and support re women with increased risk of negative birth outcomes; expanding who can claim Wisconsin EITC; nurse-midwife governing provisions, hospital staff privileges, and Injured Patients and Familes Compensation Fund coverage; statewide electronic data management and information system for all public assistance programs; evidence-based home visitation program re child abuse or neglect or poor birth outcomes; informed consent before certain elective caesarean section and labor-inducing procedures; infant's race or ethnicity to be included on the birth certificate; cultural competency training for certain students at UW and TCS institutions; DHS reports re neonatal intensive care units and fetal and infant mortality and birth outcomes; DHS to promulgate rules for best practices for postpartum patients and newborns at hospitals - SB546

Funeral and cemetery aids: language clarified that only DHS administers the program [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 1040g, 1211c-h] - AB40

Hospital regulation laws revised - AB728

Hospital regulation laws revised - SB560

Incentives to report fraud to a fraud hotline administered by DHS or LAB: DOA to establish - AB196

Incentives to report fraud to a fraud hotline administered by DHS or LAB: DOA to establish - SB177

Inspector General, Office of, created in DHS [Sec. 39, 364-368] - AB40

Payments from nongovernmental entities used for departmental administrative services [Sec. 352] - AB40

Protected health information: use, disclosure, or request of by a covered entity is exempt from certain confidentiality requirements if complying with federal regulations; DHS duties and definition provisions - AB453

Protected health information: use, disclosure, or request of by a covered entity is exempt from certain confidentiality requirements if complying with federal regulations; DHS duties and definition provisions - SB360

Public assistance benefits recovery programs in DHS revisions; property subject to recovery defined; recovery of nonprobate property expanded; real property and living trust provisions [Sec. 353, 354, 361, 821-831, 833, 834, 1179-1197, 1199-1210, 1221-1226, 1240, 2266, 2268-2271, 2275, 2294-2318, 9318 (3)-(6), 9418 (2); A.Amdt.3 to A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, JCF approval required, 9118 (6i)] - AB40

Public assistance programs including W-2, MA, and FoodShare: offenses considered crimes against government and its administration and DOJ or a DA is authorized to prosecute; employees accepting applications required to administer oath to applicant re true and correct information, DCF and DHS duties [S.Amdt.1: administration of oath provision removed] - SB245

Renewable energy consumption: new goals for certain state agencies set, DOA report required; new goal re electric energy consumed in the state set, PSC reports required - SB64

Wisconsin Trust Code, a modified version of the Uniform Trust Code, replaces current law related to trusts with Uniform Principal and Income Act and Uniform Prudent Investor Act provisions; estate recovery and divestment provisions not approved by JCF repealed and the approved provisions changed - AB490

Wisconsin Trust Code, a modified version of the Uniform Trust Code, replaces current law related to trusts with Uniform Principal and Income Act and Uniform Prudent Investor Act provisions; estate recovery and divestment provisions not approved by JCF repealed and the approved provisions changed - SB384

Approved tribal treatment facility to participate in the intoxicated driver program; driver safety plan, traffic safety schools, DHS, and DOT provisions - AB32

Approved tribal treatment facility to participate in the intoxicated driver program; driver safety plan, traffic safety schools, DHS, and DOT provisions - SB510

Biological specimen for DNA analysis: individuals who must submit samples expanded; immunity from liability for certain law enforcement and DHS personnel; conditions for purging records; DNA surcharge; JRCCP report [Sec. 388, 390, 818, 1234, 1906-1935, 1937, 2150, 2155, 2156, 2291, 2292, 2324, 2325, 2327-2329, 2343, 2344, 2353-2358, 2361, 2362, 9126 (1), 9326 (1), 9426 (1); A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, JLC study required, 1914d, 2328c, 2344c, 2360w, deletes 1927; A.Amdt.3: further revisions] - AB40

Mendota Juvenile Treatment Center: appropriation amount Corr.Dept is required to transfer to DHS [Sec. 816] - AB40

Registered out-of-state sex offender who becomes a resident of this state: law enforcement notification and dissemination to the public provisions - AB764

Registered out-of-state sex offender who becomes a resident of this state: law enforcement notification and dissemination to the public provisions - SB668

Sex offender registry: information provided to the general public expanded and notice from Corr.Dept or DHS to local law enforcement modified [A.Amdt.2: agency determines if notification is necessary under certain conditions] - AB441

Sex offender registry: information provided to the general public expanded and notice from Corr.Dept or DHS to local law enforcement modified - SB633

Accessibility for the blind or visually impaired reports from various state agencies; definition of ``service animal" re public places of accommodation or amusement and the open housing law - SB661

BadgerCare Plus, BadgerCare Plus Core, and certain MA changes made by 2013 WisAct 20 delayed; repeal of BadgerCare Plus Basic and Badger Rx Gold delayed; extension of coverage under HIRSP and dissolution timetable modified; time-limited guaranteed issue under Medicare supplement and replacement policies - De3 AB1

BadgerCare Plus, BadgerCare Plus Core, and certain MA programs' eligibility requirements modified; transitional MA benefits and BadgerRX Gold Program eliminated; federal approval provision [Sec. 348, 350, 351, 355, 356, 1046-1054, 1057, 1058, 1070-1076, 1078-1081, 1085, 1086, 1089-1155, 1198, 1219, 1898, 1995, 1997, 9318 (14), 9418 (7)-(9);A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, benefits for pregnant women and children revised, income eligibility exceptions if health benefit exchanges are not operational by deadlines, 1093n-s, 1100v, 1107p, 1117k, 1265t, 9418 (10i), deletes 1071, 1086, 1093, 1095, 1101-1104, 1108, 1112, 1113, 1121, 1135, 1136, 1145] - AB40

BadgerCare Plus, BadgerCare Plus Core, and certain MA programs: income eligibility and premium provisions revised re 2013 WisAct 20; DHS required to comply with federal requirements and make necessary changes to qualify for enhanced federal MA percentage (or FMAP) - AB311

BadgerCare Plus, BadgerCare Plus Core, and certain MA programs: eliminating certain proposed changes that have not been approved by the federal government - AB365

BadgerCare Plus, BadgerCare Plus Core, and certain MA changes re 2013 WisActs 20 and 116: changing the timing of eligibility changes and other changes - AB610

BadgerCare Plus, BadgerCare Plus Core, and certain MA changes made by 2013 WisAct 20 delayed; repeal of BadgerCare Plus Basic and Badger Rx Gold delayed; extension of coverage under HIRSP and dissolution timetable modified; time-limited guaranteed issue under Medicare supplement and replacement policies - De3 SB1

BadgerCare Plus, BadgerCare Plus Core, and certain MA changes re 2013 WisActs 20 and 116: changing the timing of eligibility changes and other changes - SB475

Camps lasting longer than 3 days: health services staff may designate an individual to administer medications to a camper or staff member under 18 years of age - AB775

Camps lasting longer than 3 days: health services staff may designate an individual to administer medications to a camper or staff member under 18 years of age - SB553

Certified medical coder position for the MA program [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 1043p] - AB40

Comprehensive community services: full reimbursement if offered on a regional basis [Sec. 1055, 1056, 9318 (13), 9418 (6); A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, report to and approval of JCF required, 1056b, deletes 1055, 9318 (13), 9418 (6)] - AB40

Congenital disorders: revising required tests administered to newborns; DHS and State Laboratory of Hygiene provisions - AB654

Congenital disorders: revising required tests administered to newborns; DHS and State Laboratory of Hygiene provisions - SB523

Congenital heart defect screening in newborns required; DHS duties - AB111

Congenital heart defect screening in newborns required; DHS duties - SB104

DHS to assist counties in requesting federal waiver to expand MA eligibility - AB651

DHS to request waiver of federal Medicaid law for services and support re women with increased risk of negative birth outcomes; expanding who can claim Wisconsin EITC; nurse-midwife governing provisions, hospital staff privileges, and Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund coverage; statewide electronic data management and information system for all public assistance programs; evidence-based home visitation program re child abuse or neglect or poor birth outcomes; informed consent before certain elective caesarean section and labor-inducing procedures; infant's race or ethnicity to be included on the birth certificate; cultural competency training for certain students at UW and TCS institutions; DHS reports re neonatal intensive care units and fetal and infant mortality and birth outcomes; DHS to promulgate rules for best practices for postpartum patients and newborns at hospitals - AB754

DHS to request waiver of federal Medicaid law for services and support re women with increased risk of negative birth outcomes; expanding who can claim Wisconsin EITC; nurse-midwife governing provisions, hospital staff privileges, and Injured Patients and Familes Compensation Fund coverage; statewide electronic data management and information system for all public assistance programs; evidence-based home visitation program re child abuse or neglect or poor birth outcomes; informed consent before certain elective caesarean section and labor-inducing procedures; infant's race or ethnicity to be included on the birth certificate; cultural competency training for certain students at UW and TCS institutions; DHS reports re neonatal intensive care units and fetal and infant mortality and birth outcomes; DHS to promulgate rules for best practices for postpartum patients and newborns at hospitals - SB546

Family planning services: certain restrictions eliminated, ``women's health block grant" term eliminated, and 2013-15 fiscal biennium funding increased - AB316

Family planning services under MA: requirements changed - AB313

Food protection practices certificate required to operate a school lunchroom of a school participating in the National School Lunch Program - AB800

Food protection practices certificate required to operate a school lunchroom of a school participating in the National School Lunch Program - SB627

Food protection practices (FPP) certification examination and restaurant provisions revised; local ordinance prohibition - AB550

Food protection practices (FPP) certification examination and restaurant provisions revised; local ordinance prohibition [S.Amdt.1: 1st class city ordinance provisions added; A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, deletes S.Amdt.1 provisions, exception to local ordinance provision for 1st class city] - SB434

Graduate medical training programs: DHS grants to hospitals established, matching fund provision [Sec. 345, 1899; A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, rural hospitals specified] - AB40

Graduate medical training programs: DHS to award grants to hospitals to maintain programs [Sec. 349, 1900; A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions] - AB40

Health care information organization under contract with DHS and DETF: additional funding and contract requirements [Sec. 346, 1901, 1902] - AB40

HIV care coordination and early intervention services grants: appropriations modified [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 1054j, k, 2086s] - AB40

HMO hospital access payments: BadgerCare Plus Core enrollees exclusion deleted [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 1058k] - AB40

Hospitals with disproportionate share of low-income patients: DHS payments to; approval from U.S. DHHS provision [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9118 (4c)] - AB40

Lyme disease: DHS to create a notice for patients who receive certain lab tests for the disease; Internet and health care provider duty provisions - AB751

MA eligibility: electronic verification of residency required, exceptions specified [Sec. 1220, 9318 (2), 9418 (1)] - AB40

MA expanded to certain adults not currently eligible for traditional Medicaid or BadgerCare Plus; BadgerCare Plus Core and BadgerCare Plus Basic eliminated; DHS duties - AB53

MA expanded to certain adults not currently eligible for traditional Medicaid or BadgerCare Plus; BadgerCare Plus Core and BadgerCare Plus Basic eliminated; DHS duties - SB38

MA program changes and finances: quarterly reports to JCF required [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 1043s, t] - AB40

MA purchase plan (MAPP): eligibility and premium requirement changes, DHS duties [Sec. 832, 1077, 1082-1084, 1087, 1156-1169, 9118 (1), 9318 (10)-(12), 9418 (3)-(5); original bill only] - AB40

MA purchase plan (MAPP) eligibility and premium requirements revised; other MA and long-term care program eligibility modified re certain account and retirement income; DHS duties - AB904

Medical use defense to marijuana-related prosecutions created and DHS registry established; ID cards, compassion centers, testing laboratories, and local government provisions; JRCCP report - AB480

Medical use defense to marijuana-related prosecutions created and DHS registry established; ID cards, compassion centers, testing laboratories, and local government provisions; JRCCP report - SB363

Naloxone: EMTs and certified first responders may administer; law enforcement agency and fire department may contract with ambulance service provider for a supply of and training to safely administer, liability immunity provision [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, opioid antagonist possession, delivery, or dispensing by or to any person permitted, prescribing an opioid antagonist provisions, ambulance service provider requirements re training and supply, immunity provisions expanded and Good Samaritan law conditions added] - AB446

Naloxone: EMTs and certified first responders may administer; law enforcement agency and fire department may contract with ambulance service provider for a supply of and training to safely administer, liability immunity provision - SB352

Nurse aids instructional program for individuals who completed a program in another state: DHS duties - AB249

Nurse aids instructional program for individuals who completed a program in another state: DHS duties [S.Amdt.2: exemption provisions added] - SB212

Opioid treatment program: DHS required to establish regional programs, report required - AB701

Opioid treatment program: DHS required to establish regional programs, report required - SB541

Radon measurement or mitigation for a fee: completed course and proficiency examination approved by DHS required; credentials from another state provision - AB865

Requirements to perform abortions revised; ultrasound required before informed consent for an abortion; penalty and exception provisions - AB227

Requirements to perform abortions revised; ultrasound required before informed consent for an abortion; penalty and exception provisions [S.Amdts. 1, 13, 14, 16: revisions to performance of the ultrasound] - SB206

Retail food establishment license or permit for a restaurant or bed and breakfast establishment: health department of a 1st class city may issue, under agreement with DATCP or DHS - SB445

Retail food establishment license or permit for a restaurant or bed and breakfast establishment: health department of a 1st class city may issue, under agreement with DATCP or DHS [A.Amdt.1: extension of license under certain conditions permitted] - AB589

Sheboygan County tuberculosis response funding: supplemental appropriations [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9118 (1e)] - AB40

Smoking in a motor vehicle while a person under age 16 is present prohibited, penalty and surcharge provisions; law enforcement may not stop a vehicle solely to determine compliance but may issue citation if stopping a vehicle for other purposes - AB877

Tanning facility: informed consent form signed by 16 or 17 year old's parent or legal guardian required; DHS duties - SB590

Tattooing and body piercing: regulation and licensing of practitioners and establishments modified - SB450

Third-party payers required to accept MA reimbursement claims from DHS in electronic form and pay in timely manner [Sec. 1170-1178, 9318 (1)] - AB40

Transitional MA benefits: DHS may charge a premium [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 1072b-f, 1073y, 1076b, 1100b, 9318 (15L), 9418 (9L)] - AB40

Traumatic brain injury and PTSD awareness training for law enforcement officers, tribal officers, EMTs, and first responders required; LESB and DHS duties, emergency rules provision - AB921

Volunteer Health Care Provider Program: additional providers allowed to participate; exempts certain advanced practice nurses from proof of financial responsibility and medical malpractice requirements [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, DOA and DHS duties modified, nonprofit agency responsibilities re volunteers specified; A.Amdt.1: dental services provision] - AB270