2019 Subject Index to Legislation

Pharmacy benefit manager regulation and registration with OCI established; audits of pharmacists or pharmacies requirements; insurance policy cannot restrict or penalize pharmacy for informing insured of price differences of prescribed drug or device; drug substitution, cost sharing limitation, and choice of provider provisions - AB114

Pharmacy benefit manager regulation and registration with OCI established; audits of pharmacists or pharmacies requirements; insurance policy cannot restrict or penalize pharmacy for informing insured of price differences of prescribed drug or device; drug substitution, cost sharing limitation, and choice of provider provisions - SB100

Preexisting conditions: coverage for individuals should certain requirements and prohibitions of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act become unenforceable - AB1

Preexisting conditions: coverage for individuals should certain requirements and prohibitions of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act become unenforceable - SB2

Services by out-of-network provider during declared public health emergency in response to COVID-19 pandemic: requiring enrollee to pay more than in-network provider prohibited; conditions and OCI duties [Sec. 89] [A.Amdt.4: further revisions] - AB1038

Services by out-of-network provider during declared public health emergency in response to COVID-19 pandemic: requiring enrollee to pay more than in-network provider prohibited; conditions and OCI duties [Sec. 89] - SB932

medical record Medical record, see Mental health; Privacy; Medical service

medical savings account Medical savings account, see Insurance — Health

medical service Medical service

Ambulance staffing requirement changes; rural ambulance service provider provisions, DHS duties - SB667

Ambulance staffing requirement changes; rural ambulance service provider provisions, DHS duties - AB741

Cancer clinical trial participation: reimbursement of patient-incurred expenses not considered undue inducement - AB542

Cancer clinical trial participation: reimbursement of patient-incurred expenses not considered undue inducement - SB489

Complex rehabilitation technology re MA reimbursement: definition modified and DHS to defer to physician re medical necessity - AB660

Complex rehabilitation technology re MA reimbursement: definition modified and DHS to defer to physician re medical necessity [S.Amdt.1: prior authorization provision added, ``physician" changed to ``qualified health care professional"; S.Amdt.2: replaces S.Amdt.1 provisions with review of prior authorization requests deadline] - SB605

COVID-19 related pharmaceutical and medical supplies: exemption from Unfair Sales Act - SB927

COVID-19 related pharmaceutical and medical supplies: exemption from Unfair Sales Act - AB1035

Defined network plan or PP plan enrollee receiving services from health care provider not in the plan’s network: disclosure, notice, billing, and mediation requirements created; provider not in network but at an in-network facility and emergency services provisions - SB313

Defined network plan or PP plan enrollee receiving services from health care provider not in the plan’s network: disclosure, notice, billing, and mediation requirements created; provider not in network but at an in-network facility and emergency services provisions - AB329

DHS prohibited from certifying a MA provider that is a private entity providing abortion services, federal waiver provision - AB183

DHS prohibited from certifying a MA provider that is a private entity providing abortion services, federal waiver provision - SB187

DHS prohibited from certifying a MA provider that provides abortion services and is a nonprofit private entity that has applied or received a grant or contract re family planning project under federal law - AB181

DHS prohibited from certifying a MA provider that provides abortion services and is a nonprofit private entity that has applied or received a grant or contract re family planning project under federal law - SB199

Direct care in personal care agencies: MA reimbursement rate increased [Sec. 9119 (12); A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions] - AB56

Dispensing, distributing, or selling dialysate, drugs, or devices necessary for providing home peritoneal kidney dialysis to patient with end-stage renal disease: exemption from pharmacist license requirement, conditions set [S.Amdt.1: remove comma from ``dialysate, drugs"] - SB38

Dispensing, distributing, or selling dialysate, drugs, or devices necessary for providing home peritoneal kidney dialysis to patient with end-stage renal disease: exemption from pharmacist license requirement, conditions set - AB42

Emergency medical responder certification applicant: DHS cannot require National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians registration or examination, an ambulance service provider or EMS program may - AB740

Emergency medical responder certification applicant: DHS cannot require National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians registration or examination, an ambulance service provider or EMS program may - SB666

Emergency medical services assistance: funding increased - AB742

Emergency medical services assistance: funding increased - SB665

Emergency medical supply manufacturers, distributors, and sellers who donate or sell during the declared COVID-19 emergency: civil liability exemption established; conditions and charitable organization provision [Sec. 99-104] - SB932

Emergency medical supply manufacturers, distributors, and sellers who donate or sell during the declared COVID-19 emergency: civil liability exemption established; conditions and charitable organization provision [Sec. 99-104] - AB1038

Epinephrine for ambulances purchased and provided by DHS; authority of pharmacist re therapeutic interchange for drugs prescribed to counteract anaphylaxis - AB1011

Family caregiver assisting a qualified family member: nonrefundable individual income tax credit created for qualified expenses; definition provisions - AB126

Family caregiver assisting a qualified family member: nonrefundable individual income tax credit created for qualified expenses; definition provisions - SB126

Fast Forward grants to programs that promote the attraction and retention of personal care workers [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 1325c, 9150 (5i)] - AB56

Health care powers of attorney and certifications for advance directives: changes re findings of incapacity, do-not-resuscitate orders, and living will [A.Amdt.1: admission to a hospice added] - AB287

Health care records at recreational or educational camp: electronic maintenance allowed - SB394

Health care records at recreational or educational camp: electronic maintenance allowed - AB437

Medical cannabis: DHS to establish registry for specified medical conditions or treatments and issue ID cards; producer, processor, or dispensary to obtain license from DATCP, conditions and fee provisions; discrimination in employment and licensing prohibitions; medical use defense to THC-related prosecutions and forfeiture actions for registered persons; JRCCP may report - AB570

Medical cannabis: DHS to establish registry for specified medical conditions or treatments and issue ID cards; producer, processor, or dispensary to obtain license from DATCP, conditions and fee provisions; discrimination in employment and licensing prohibitions; medical use defense to THC-related prosecutions and forfeiture actions for registered persons; JRCCP may report - SB507

Naloxone or another opioid antagonist administered by ambulance service providers: DHS reporting requirements - AB139

Naloxone or another opioid antagonist administered by ambulance service providers: DHS reporting requirements - SB134

Naturopathic medicine practice: regulation and licensing provisions created; Naturopathic Medicine Examining Board created; JRCCP may report and JSCTE appendix report - AB973

Naturopathic medicine practice: regulation and licensing provisions created; Naturopathic Medicine Examining Board created; JRCCP may report and JSCTE appendix report - SB866

Palliative Care Council established within DHS, duties specified; statewide palliative care consumer and professional information and education program required, sunset provision - AB242

Palliative Care Council established within DHS, duties specified; statewide palliative care consumer and professional information and education program required, sunset provision - SB225

Selective abortions and disability-selective abortion prohibited; civil remedies and injunctive relief provisions - AB182

Selective abortions and disability-selective abortion prohibited; civil remedies and injunctive relief provisions - SB173

Spinal cord injury research grants and symposia created, report required; Spinal Cord Injury Council created in HEAB - SB373

Spinal cord injury research grants and symposia created, report required; Spinal Cord Injury Council created in HEAB - AB393

Supply of industrial, medical or other gases and related equipment: exemption to automatic renewal of business contracts prohibition - AB522

Supply of industrial, medical or other gases and related equipment: exemption to automatic renewal of business contracts prohibition - SB476

Transport of individuals for emergency detention: law enforcement agency may contract with another law enforcement agency, ambulance service provider, or third-party vendor; DHS reimbursement to counties from MA program provision - SB565

Transport of individuals for emergency detention: law enforcement agency may contract with another law enforcement agency, ambulance service provider, or third-party vendor; DHS reimbursement to counties from MA program provision [A.Amdt.1: DHS to establish criteria for third-party vendors] - AB633

Volunteer fire fighters, emergency medical responders, EMS practitioners, and ambulance drivers: three refundable, individual income tax credits created - SB287

Volunteer fire fighters, emergency medical responders, EMS practitioners, and ambulance drivers: three refundable, individual income tax credits created - AB302

medical service _ occupations Medical service — Occupations, see also Nurses; Physician; specific medical occupation

Alzheimer’s and dementia training requirement for direct care workers at specified entities - AB614

Alzheimer’s and dementia training requirement for direct care workers at specified entities - SB603

Ambulance staffing requirement changes; rural ambulance service provider provisions, DHS duties - SB667

Ambulance staffing requirement changes; rural ambulance service provider provisions, DHS duties - AB741

Battery to a nurse made a Class H felony [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, health care provider who works in a hospital added] - SB163

Burlington Rescue Squad: 73 years of exceptional service to the City of Burlington and surrounding area commended - SJR92

Burlington Rescue Squad: 73 years of exceptional service to the City of Burlington and surrounding area commended - AJR128

Civil liability immunity for health care professionals and providers for death, injury, or damages in response to the 2020 public health emergency, conditions specified [Sec. 98] [A.Amdt.4: further revisions] - AB1038

Civil liability immunity for health care professionals and providers for death, injury, or damages in response to the 2020 public health emergency, conditions specified [Sec. 98] - SB932

Complementary and alternative health care (CAHC) practitioners: requirements and prohibitions established; exemption from prohibition against acting without certain health-care related credentials under set conditions; DSPS authority - SB492

Complementary and alternative health care (CAHC) practitioners: requirements and prohibitions established; exemption from prohibition against acting without certain health-care related credentials under set conditions; DSPS authority - AB546

Conversion therapy involving a minor: mental health providers prohibited from engaging in; professional discipline provision - AB111

Conversion therapy involving a minor: mental health providers prohibited from engaging in; professional discipline provision - SB107

Dementia training for health care providers: DHS to establish [Sec. 9119 (3); original bill only] - AB56

Dementia training for health care providers: DHS to establish [Sec. 9119 (3)] - SB59

Direct primary care agreements and exemption from insurance law - AB26

Direct primary care agreements and exemption from insurance law - SB28

Discounts for prompt payment of health care fees allowed - AB841

Discounts for prompt payment of health care fees allowed - SB763

Down syndrome diagnostic tests: certain health care practitioners and genetic counselors required to deliver certain information to parents or guardians; DHS duties and grant program - SB908

Emergency medical responder certification applicant: DHS cannot require National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians registration or examination, an ambulance service provider or EMS program may - AB740

Emergency medical responder certification applicant: DHS cannot require National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians registration or examination, an ambulance service provider or EMS program may - SB666

Emergency medical services assistance: funding increased - AB742

Emergency medical services assistance: funding increased - SB665

EMS credential renewal during the 2020 public health emergency: DHS prohibited from requiring [Sec. 105 (16)] - SB932

EMS credential renewal during the 2020 public health emergency: DHS prohibited from requiring [Sec. 105 (16)] - AB1038

EMS programs: expands circumstances and health care facilities for providing emergency medical care and transport, conditions set - SB434

EMS programs: expands circumstances and health care facilities for providing emergency medical care and transport, conditions set [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, EMS program provisions removed, conditions EMS practitioner may act upon delegation of a health care provider without violating EMS license revised] - AB427

First Responders Appreciation Day: October 28, 2019 recognized as - SJR66

First Responders Appreciation Day: October 28, 2019 recognized as - AJR85

Gas line explosion in downtown Sun Prairie, one-year anniversary: commemorating volunteer fire fighter Cory Barr, the Sun Prairie Police Department, the Sun Prairie Volunteer Fire Department, and the Sun Prairie Emergency Medical Services - AJR62