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1Section
79. 16.009 (1) (br) of the statutes is created to read:
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16.009
(1) (br) “Disclosure” means the release, the transfer, the provision of
3access to, or divulging in any manner of information outside the entity holding the
4information.
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5Section
80. 16.009 (1) (c) of the statutes is repealed.
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6Section
81. 16.009 (1) (cg) of the statutes is created to read:
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(1) (cg) “Enrollee” means an enrollee, as defined in s. 46.2805 (3), an
8individual receiving services under the Family Care Partnership Program or the
9program of all-inclusive care for the elderly, or an individual receiving long-term
10care benefits as a veteran.
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11Section
82. 16.009 (1) (cm) of the statutes is created to read:
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16.009
(1) (cm) “Family Care Partnership Program” means an integrated
13health and long-term care program operated under an amendment to the state
14Medical Assistance plan under
42 USC 1396u-2 and a waiver under
42 USC 1396n 15(c).
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16Section
83. 16.009 (1) (cr) of the statutes is created to read:
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(1) (cr) “Family care program” means the program under ss. 46.2805 to
1846.2895 that provides the family care benefit, as defined in s. 46.2805 (4).
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19Section
84. 16.009 (1) (d) of the statutes is repealed.
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20Section
85. 16.009 (1) (e) of the statutes is repealed.
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21Section
86. 16.009 (1) (ef) of the statutes is created to read:
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(1) (ef) “Immediate family member” means a member of a client's
23household or a relative of a client with whom the client has a close personal or
24significant financial relationship.
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25Section
87. 16.009 (1) (gr) of the statutes is amended to read:
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(1) (gr) “Ombudsman" means the
state long-term care ombudsman, as
2specified in sub. (4) (a)
, or any employee or volunteer who is a representative of the
3office and who is designated by the state long-term care ombudsman to fulfill the
4duties under this section, 42 USC 3058g, and 45 CFR 1324.
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5Section
88. 16.009 (1) (gv) of the statutes is created to read:
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(1) (gv) “Program of all-inclusive care for the elderly” means in
7integrated health and long-term care program operated under
42 USC 1395eee or
81396u-4.
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9Section
89. 16.009 (1) (h) of the statutes is repealed.
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10Section 90
. 16.009 (1) (k) of the statutes is created to read:
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16.009
(1) (k) “Self-directed services option” has the meaning given in s.
1246.2899 (1).
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13Section 91
. 16.009 (2) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
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16.009
(2) (a) Appoint an executive director within the classified service
who
15shall serve as the state long-term care ombudsman as specified under sub. (4) (a) and 16who shall employ staff within the classified service.
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92. 16.009 (2) (b) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:
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(2) (b) 1. Investigate complaints from any person concerning improper
19conditions or treatment of
aged or disabled persons
who are 60 years of age or older
20and who receive long-term care
in certified or licensed long-term care facilities or
21under programs administered by state or federal governmental agencies or
22concerning noncompliance with or improper administration of federal statutes or
23regulations or state statutes or rules related to long-term care for
the aged or
24disabled persons who are 60 years of age or older.
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25Section
93. 16.009 (2) (b) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:
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(2) (b) 2. Serve as mediator or advocate to resolve any problem or dispute
2relating to long-term care for
the aged or disabled
persons who are 60 years of age
3or older.
AB64,94
4Section
94. 16.009 (2) (b) 3. of the statutes is created to read:
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16.009
(2) (b) 3. Comply with the requirements of
42 USC 3058f to
3058h and
645 CFR 1321 and
1324.
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7Section
95. 16.009 (2) (d) of the statutes is amended to read: