2013 Subject Index to Legislation

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

Cosleeping while intoxicated: criminal penalties for harm to child under 12 months; CANPB to prepare and make available materials relating to; providing the information to parents of newborns and other specified individuals and entities; immunity from liability provision; JRCCP report - AB465

Cosleeping while intoxicated: criminal penalties for harm to child under 12 months; CANPB to prepare and make available materials relating to; providing the information to parents of newborns and other specified individuals and entities; immunity from liability provision; JRCCP report - SB357

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

Early childhood brain development: policy decisions enacted by the legislature will acknowledge and take into account the principles of - SJR59

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders: requirements for reporting suspected cases, physician examination of infants and diagnosis, child abuse and neglect investigation, and services and treatment for the infant and mother [A.Amdt.1: testing expectant mothers for controlled substances provisions deleted] - AB675

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders: requirements for reporting suspected cases, physician examination of infants and diagnosis, child abuse and neglect investigation, and services and treatment for the infant and mother - SB529

Fetal body parts: prohibitions created re knowingly acquiring, receiving, or transferring for valuable consideration and knowingly providing, receiving, or using for experimentation; definition provisions; JRCCP report - AB224

Final disposition of fetal remains resulting from an abortion: physician required to arrange; funeral director, definition, and penalty provisions - AB252

Gastroschisis Awareness Day proclaimed June 30, 2013 - AJR38

Gastroschisis Awareness Day proclaimed June 30, 2013 - SJR36

Newborn child taken into custody: provisions expanded to include health care clinic staff and newborns up to 30 days old - AB405

Newborn child taken into custody: provisions expanded to include health care clinic staff and newborns up to 30 days old - SB326

``Pediatric Stroke Awareness Day": May 22, 2013 designated as - AJR34

``Pediatric Stroke Awareness Day": May 22, 2013 designated as - SJR29

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month: October 2013 proclaimed as - AJR55

Pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition: employer to make reasonable accommodations including job transfer up to the duration of employee's inability to perform current job; employment discrimination on the basis of sex revised - AB526

Pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition: employer to make reasonable accommodations including job transfer up to the duration of employee's inability to perform current job; employment discrimination on the basis of sex revised - SB401

Rights of pregnant women - AJR111

Ultrasound before an abortion and hospital admitting privileges of physician performing an abortion requirements eliminated; providing information on fetal ultrasound imaging and auscultation of fetal heart tone restored to pre-2013 WisAct 37 requirements - SB623

Well-Woman Program and program to reduce fetal and infant mortality and morbidity in the City of Racine funding increased; BadgerCare Plus restoration fund created re individuals who lost eligibility, appropriation provided - AB892

Wrongful death action and medical malpractice claim expanded to include ``unborn child", definition provision; exception to Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund claims - AB160

mausoleum Mausoleum, see Cemetery

mcfarland, village of McFarland, Village of, see Dane County

meat Meat, see Livestock and meat

meb MEB, see Medical Examining Board

mediation Mediation, see Court -- Procedure

medicaid Medicaid, see Medical assistance

medical assistance Medical assistance

Autism spectrum disorder: DHS required to provide treatment services to all eligible individuals and prohibited from using a waiting list, appropriation provision; creation and distribution of information re home therapies to complement other treatments required - AB272

Badger Health Benefit Authority created and must establish and operate a Wisconsin Health Benefit Exchange in this state; JRCCP report - SB12

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

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

Children's Long-Term Support waiver program (CLTS waiver program): DHS required to enroll in and provide benefits to children on the waiting list, appropriation provision - AB312

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

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 under MA: requirements changed - AB313

Health benefit exchange: a state agency, or the governor, must request the LRB to prepare legislation allowing the agency to take action to create or implement; restrictions on using federal or state moneys to create - AB514

Health benefit exchange: a state agency, or the governor, must request the LRB to prepare legislation allowing the agency to take action to create or implement; restrictions on using federal or state moneys to create - SB392

HIRSP and Authority dissolved; final report and LAB audits required; Medicare supplement and replacement policy issuance provision [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 1g, 6f, 27b, pr-s, 49m-r, 54c, s, 65am, p, 67d-h, j, 68c, 91c, 92c, 102c, 118c-122j, 138m, 155d, 204g, 344v, 515c, 530c, 709c, 1210c, 1278r, 1344df-e, 1372c, 1395eh-es, 1431eg, em, 1438c, 1440c, d, 1473c-f, 1488c, 1599n, 1900n, 1971n, 1998u, 2017m, p, 2264s, 2265ab-c, m-z, 2266j, n, 2267e, 2318h, 9122 (1L), (1m), 9337 (4L), 9422 (1L), (1m), 9437 (4L), (4n)] - 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

Hospital regulation laws revised - AB728

Hospital regulation laws revised - SB560

Individual placement and support (IPS): DHS required to establish regional centers re employment of individuals experiencing mental illness [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, funding revisions and Medicaid matching funds provision, county and tribal programs are eligible for grants] - AB459

Irrevocable burial trust contributions modified [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec.1090f] - AB40

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 program mental health benefits and reimbursement for certain mental health services revisions re in-home therapy for certain children and telehealth; DHS duties [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, telehealth provisions modified; A.Amdt.2: definition revisions and provider requirements expanded] - AB458

MA program mental health benefits and reimbursement for certain mental health services revisions re in-home therapy for certain children and telehealth; DHS duties - SB410

MA programs: changes re financial eligibility and divestment of income or assets; financial institution definition modified [Sec. 1044, 1045, 1059-1069, 1088, 1991, 9318 (7), (8); A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions] - 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

Medicare supplement policies: two special enrollment periods created - SB386

Nursing home reimbursement labor region for Richland County [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 1045c] - AB40

Optional incentive program for counties under certain population and tribes that identify fraudulent activity in certain public assistance programs: DHS and DCF to establish - AB232

Optional incentive program for counties under certain population and tribes that identify fraudulent activity in certain public assistance programs: DHS and DCF to establish - SB238

Pilot program created to assist eligible disabled offenders in county correctional facilities in obtaining certain benefits upon release; DOJ duties, grants, and report provisions - AB437

Pilot program created to assist eligible disabled offenders in county correctional facilities in obtaining certain benefits upon release; OJA duties, grants, and report provisions - SB125

Prescription drug assistance for elderly program: waiver of federal Medicaid law required and use of excess GPR and PR moneys - SB159

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

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

Veterans home exemption from paying MA assessment on licensed beds made permanent [Sec. 790] - AB40

Veterans home priority system exemption for ``physical care" to include skilled rehabilitation services [Sec. 793, 794] - AB40

Wrongful imprisonment claims: petitions to Claims Board referred to DHA, compensation modified, claims by certain surviving family members, health care coverage under GIB plan option and BadgerCare Plus provision, temporary financial and transition assistance provision, and income tax deduction; JRCCP report - AB519

medical assistant Medical assistant, see Medical service

medical clinic or center Medical clinic or center, see Hospitals

medical college of wisconsin, inc Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc.

``General program operations" appropriation changed to ``medical student tuition assistance" [Sec. 225] - AB40

Goldberg, Henry Morris ``Hank": life and contributions to the field of medicine commended upon his death - AJR40

Medical College of Wisconsin and UW--Madison Medical School: biennial reports combined into one biennial report; new annual report on rural or underserved urban medicine programs required [Sec. 2-6] - AB40

medical education Medical education, see also Dentistry; Marquette Dental School; Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc.; Nurses; University of Wisconsin -- School of Medicine and Public Health; Veterinary medicine

Accredited health care teaching institutions: Building Commission may authorize general fund supported borrowing for expansion of facilities - AB246

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

Licenses to practice medicine and surgery and related credentials issued by MEB revised - AB742