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AB68-ASA2-AA2,231p 23Section 231p. 49.471 (6) (L) of the statutes is created to read:
AB68-ASA2-AA2,37,924 49.471 (6) (L) The department shall request from the federal department of
25health and human services approval of a state plan amendment, a waiver of federal

1Medicaid law, or approval of a demonstration project to maintain eligibility for
2postpartum women to the last day of the month in which the 365th day after the last
3day of the pregnancy falls under ss. 49.46 (1) (a) 1m. and 9. and (j), 49.47 (4) (ag) 2.,
4and 49.471 (4) (a) 1g. and 1m., (6) (b), and (7) (b) 1. The department shall cover and
5provide reimbursement for services under ss. 49.46 (1) (a) 1m. and 9. and (j), 49.47
6(4) (ag) 2., and 49.471 (4) (a) 1g. and 1m., (6) (b), and (7) (b) 1. regardless of whether
7a state plan amendment, waiver of federal Medicaid law, or approval of a
8demonstration project related to coverage or reimbursement of these services is
9granted by the federal department of human services.
AB68-ASA2-AA2,231t 10Section 231t. 49.471 (7) (b) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:
AB68-ASA2-AA2,37,2111 49.471 (7) (b) 1. A pregnant woman whose family income exceeds 300 percent
12of the poverty line may become eligible for coverage under this section if the
13difference between the pregnant woman's family income and the applicable income
14limit under sub. (4) (a) is obligated or expended for any member of the pregnant
15woman's family for medical care or any other type of remedial care recognized under
16state law or for personal health insurance premiums or for both. Eligibility obtained
17under this subdivision continues without regard to any change in family income for
18the balance of the pregnancy and to the last day of the month in which the 60th 365th
19day after the last day of the woman's pregnancy falls. Eligibility obtained by a
20pregnant woman under this subdivision extends to all pregnant women in the
21pregnant woman's family.
AB68-ASA2-AA2,231w 22Section 231w. 49.686 (3) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB68-ASA2-AA2,38,323 49.686 (3) (d) Has applied for coverage under and has been denied eligibility
24for medical assistance within 12 months prior to application for reimbursement
25under sub. (2). This paragraph does not apply to an individual who is eligible for

1benefits under the demonstration project for childless adults under s. 49.45 (23) or
2to an individual who is eligible for benefits under BadgerCare Plus under s. 49.471
3(4) (a) 8. or (11).
AB68-ASA2-AA2,232d 4Section 232d. 49.79 (7r) (d) of the statutes is created to read:
AB68-ASA2-AA2,38,75 49.79 (7r) (d) The department may expend from the appropriation under s.
620.435 (4) (bt) no more than $425,000 per fiscal year for the pilot program under this
7subsection.
AB68-ASA2-AA2,232g 8Section 232g. 49.79 (9) (a) 1g. of the statutes is amended to read:
AB68-ASA2-AA2,38,179 49.79 (9) (a) 1g. Except as provided in subds. 2. and 3., beginning October 1,
102019,
the department shall require, to the extent allowed by the federal government,
11all
able-bodied adults without dependents in this state to participate in the
12employment and training program under this subsection, except for able-bodied
13adults without dependents who are employed, as determined by the department.
14The department may require other able individuals who are 18 to 60 years of age, or
15a subset of those individuals to the extent allowed by the federal government, who
16are not participants in a Wisconsin Works employment position to participate in the
17employment and training program under this subsection.
AB68-ASA2-AA2,232j 18Section 232j. 49.79 (9) (d) of the statutes is repealed.
AB68-ASA2-AA2,232L 19Section 232L. 49.79 (9) (f) of the statutes is repealed.
AB68-ASA2-AA2,232p 20Section 232p. 49.791 of the statutes is repealed.
AB68-ASA2-AA2,232v 21Section 232v. 51.035 of the statutes is created to read:
AB68-ASA2-AA2,39,2 2251.035 Crisis response system; grants. (1) From the appropriation under
23s. 20.435 (5) (ch), the department shall award grants under this section to entities
24to provide a continuum of crisis response services, including mental health crisis

1urgent care and observation centers, crisis stabilization and inpatient psychiatric
2beds, and crisis stabilization facilities.
AB68-ASA2-AA2,39,5 3(2) From the appropriation under s. 20.435 (5) (ch), the department shall award
4no more than 5 grants to fund services at facilities providing crisis stabilization
5services, based on criteria established by the department.
AB68-ASA2-AA2,232z 6Section 232z. 51.036 of the statutes is created to read:
AB68-ASA2-AA2,39,8 751.036 Crisis urgent care and observation centers. (1) In this section,
8“crisis” has the meaning given in s. 51.042 (1) (a).
AB68-ASA2-AA2,39,15 9(2) The department may certify crisis urgent care and observation centers and
10may establish criteria by rule for the certification of crisis urgent care and
11observation centers. If the department establishes a certification process for crisis
12urgent care and observation centers, no person may operate a crisis urgent care and
13observation center without having a certification. The department may limit the
14number of certifications it grants to operate crisis urgent care and observation
15centers.”.
AB68-ASA2-AA2,39,16 1690. Page 294, line 8: delete “$80,000" and substitute “$80,000 $100,000".
AB68-ASA2-AA2,39,17 1791. Page 295, line 17: after that line insert:
AB68-ASA2-AA2,39,18 18 Section 238c. 51.44 (5) (bm) of the statutes is created to read:
AB68-ASA2-AA2,39,2119 51.44 (5) (bm) Ensure that any child with a level of lead in his or her blood that
20is 5 or more micrograms per 100 milliliters of blood, as confirmed by one venous blood
21test, is eligible for services under the program under this section.
AB68-ASA2-AA2,238f 22Section 238f. 54.15 (8) (a) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB68-ASA2-AA2,39,2423 54.15 (8) (a) (intro.) At least 96 hours before the hearing under s. 54.44, the
24proposed guardian shall submit to the court a all of the following:
AB68-ASA2-AA2,40,1
11m. A sworn and notarized statement as to whether any of the following is true:
AB68-ASA2-AA2,238g 2Section 238g. 54.15 (8) (a) 1. to 4. of the statutes are renumbered 54.15 (8) (a)
31m. a. to d.
AB68-ASA2-AA2,238h 4Section 238h. 54.15 (8) (a) 2m. of the statutes is created to read:
AB68-ASA2-AA2,40,75 54.15 (8) (a) 2m. A sworn and notarized statement that the proposed guardian
6has completed the training requirements under s. 54.26 (1), unless exempted under
7s. 54.26 (2) (c), (d), or (e).
AB68-ASA2-AA2,238j 8Section 238j. 54.15 (8) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB68-ASA2-AA2,40,129 54.15 (8) (b) If par. (a) 1., 2., 3., or 4. 1m. a., b., c., or d. applies to the proposed
10guardian, he or she shall include in the sworn and notarized statement a description
11of the circumstances surrounding the applicable event under par. (a) 1., 2., 3., or 4.
121m. a., b., c., or d.
AB68-ASA2-AA2,238m 13Section 238m. 54.26 of the statutes is created to read:
AB68-ASA2-AA2,40,16 1454.26 Guardian training requirements. (1) Required training topics. (a)
15Every guardian of the person, unless exempted under sub. (2) (c), (d), or (e), shall
16complete training on all of the following topics:
AB68-ASA2-AA2,40,1817 1. The duties and responsibilities of a guardian of the person under the law and
18limits of the guardian's decision-making authority.
AB68-ASA2-AA2,40,2019 2. Alternatives to guardianship, including supported decision-making
20agreements and powers of attorney.
AB68-ASA2-AA2,40,2121 3. Rights retained by a ward.
AB68-ASA2-AA2,40,2422 4. Best practices for a guardian to solicit and understand the wishes and
23preferences of a ward, to involve a ward in decision making, and to take a ward's
24wishes and preferences into account in decisions made by the guardian.
AB68-ASA2-AA2,40,2525 5. Restoration of a ward's rights and the process for removal of guardianship.
AB68-ASA2-AA2,41,2
16. Future planning and identification of a potential standby or successor
2guardian.
AB68-ASA2-AA2,41,33 7. Resources and technical support for guardians.
AB68-ASA2-AA2,41,54 (b) Every guardian of the estate shall complete training on all of the following
5topics:
AB68-ASA2-AA2,41,76 1. The duties and responsibilities of a guardian of the estate under the law and
7limits of the guardian's decision-making authority.
AB68-ASA2-AA2,41,88 2. Inventory and accounting requirements.
AB68-ASA2-AA2,41,11 9(2) Initial training requirements. (a) Before the final hearing for a permanent
10guardianship, any person nominated for appointment or seeking appointment as a
11guardian of the person is required to receive the training required under sub. (1) (a).
AB68-ASA2-AA2,41,1412 (b) Before the final hearing for permanent guardianship, any person
13nominated for appointment or seeking appointment as a guardian of the estate is
14required to receive at least the training required under sub. (1) (b).
AB68-ASA2-AA2,41,1615 (c) A guardian under s. 54.15 (7) who is regulated by the department is exempt
16from pars. (a) and (b).
AB68-ASA2-AA2,41,1817 (d) A volunteer guardian who has completed the training requirements under
18sub. (1) is exempt from pars. (a) and (b) with regard to subsequent wards.
AB68-ASA2-AA2,41,2019 (e) A guardian of the person or a guardian of the estate, or both, for a minor
20under s. 54.10 (1) is exempt from pars. (a) and (b).
AB68-ASA2-AA2,238r 21Section 238r. 66.0137 (4) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB68-ASA2-AA2,42,322 66.0137 (4) Self-insured health plans. If a city, including a 1st class city, or
23a village provides health care benefits under its home rule power, or if a town
24provides health care benefits, to its officers and employees on a self-insured basis,
25the self-insured plan shall comply with ss. 49.493 (3) (d), 631.89, 631.90, 631.93 (2),

1632.729, 632.746 (10) (a) 2. and (b) 2., 632.747 (3), 632.798, 632.85, 632.853, 632.855,
2632.862, 632.867, 632.87 (4) to (6), 632.871, 632.885, 632.89, 632.895 (9) to (17),
3632.896, and 767.513 (4).
AB68-ASA2-AA2,238t 4Section 238t. 66.0137 (4) of the statutes, as affected by 2021 Wisconsin Act
5.... (this act), section 238r, is amended to read:
AB68-ASA2-AA2,42,126 66.0137 (4) Self-insured health plans. If a city, including a 1st class city, or
7a village provides health care benefits under its home rule power, or if a town
8provides health care benefits, to its officers and employees on a self-insured basis,
9the self-insured plan shall comply with ss. 49.493 (3) (d), 631.89, 631.90, 631.93 (2),
10632.728, 632.729, 632.746 (1) and (10) (a) 2. and (b) 2., 632.747 (3), 632.798, 632.85,
11632.853, 632.855, 632.862, 632.867, 632.87 (4) to (6), 632.871, 632.885, 632.89,
12632.895 (9) (8) to (17), 632.896, and 767.513 (4).”.
AB68-ASA2-AA2,42,13 1392. Page 301, line 13: after that line insert:
AB68-ASA2-AA2,42,14 14 Section 257m. 71.07 (8p) of the statutes is created to read:
AB68-ASA2-AA2,42,1515 71.07 (8p) Family caregiver tax credit. (a) Definitions. In this subsection:
AB68-ASA2-AA2,42,1716 1. “Claimant" means an individual who files a claim under this subsection for
17amounts paid for qualified expenses to benefit a qualified family member.
AB68-ASA2-AA2,42,1818 2. “Physician” has the meaning given in s. 36.60 (1) (b).
AB68-ASA2-AA2,42,2119 3. “Qualified expenses” means amounts paid by a claimant in the year to which
20the claim relates for items that relate directly to the care or support of a qualified
21family member, including the following:
AB68-ASA2-AA2,42,2322 a. The improvement or alteration of the claimant's primary residence to enable
23or assist the qualified family member to be mobile, safe, or independent.
AB68-ASA2-AA2,43,2
1b. The purchase or lease of equipment to enable or assist the qualified family
2member to carry out one or more activities of daily living.
AB68-ASA2-AA2,43,63 c. The acquisition of goods or services, or support, to assist the claimant in
4caring for the qualified family member, including employing a home care aide or
5personal care attendant, adult day care, specialized transportation, legal or financial
6services, or assistive care technology.
AB68-ASA2-AA2,43,87 4. “Qualified family member” means an individual to whom all of the following
8apply:
AB68-ASA2-AA2,43,109 a. The individual is at least 18 years of age during the taxable year to which
10the claim relates.
AB68-ASA2-AA2,43,1211 b. The individual requires assistance with one or more daily living activities,
12as certified in writing by a physician.
AB68-ASA2-AA2,43,1313 c. The individual is the claimant's family member, as defined in s. 46.2805 (6m).
AB68-ASA2-AA2,43,1714 (b) Filing claims. For taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020, and
15subject to the limitations provided in this subsection, a claimant may claim as a
16credit against the tax imposed under s. 71.02, up to the amount of those taxes, 50
17percent of the claimant's qualified expenses.
AB68-ASA2-AA2,43,2518 (c) Limitations. 1. Subject to subds. 2. and 3., the maximum credit that may
19be claimed under this subsection each taxable year with regard to a particular
20qualified family member is $500 or, if a claimant is married and filing a separate
21return, $250. If more than one individual may file a claim under this subsection for
22a particular qualified family member, the maximum credit specified in this
23subdivision shall be apportioned among all eligible claimants based on the ratio of
24their qualified expenses to the total amount of all qualified expenses incurred on
25behalf of that particular qualified family member, as determined by the department.
AB68-ASA2-AA2,44,6
12. If the claimant is married and filing jointly and the couple's federal adjusted
2gross income in the taxable year exceeds $170,000, no credit may be claimed under
3this subsection. If the claimant is married and filing jointly and the couple's federal
4adjusted gross income in the taxable year exceeds $150,000, but does not exceed
5$170,000, the credit claimed under this subsection may not exceed the amount
6determined as follows:
AB68-ASA2-AA2,44,87 a. Determine the amount allowed under par. (b) without regard to this
8subdivision but with regard to subd. 1.
AB68-ASA2-AA2,44,99 b. Subtract $150,000 from the couple's federal adjusted gross income.
AB68-ASA2-AA2,44,1010 c. Divide the amount determined under subd. 2. b. by $20,000.
AB68-ASA2-AA2,44,1211 d. Multiple the amount determined under subd. 2. a. by the amount determined
12under subd. 2. c.
AB68-ASA2-AA2,44,1413 e. Subtract the amount determined under subd. 2. d. from the amount
14determined under subd. 2. a.
AB68-ASA2-AA2,44,2115 3. If the claimant files as a single individual or head of household, or is married
16and files separately, and the claimant's federal adjusted gross income in the taxable
17year exceeds $85,000, no credit may be claimed under this subsection. If the claimant
18files as a single individual or head of household, or is married and files separately,
19and the claimant's federal adjusted gross income in the taxable year exceeds $75,000,
20but does not exceed $85,000, the credit claimed under this subsection may not exceed
21the amount determined as follows:
AB68-ASA2-AA2,44,2322 a. Determine the amount allowed under par. (b) without regard to this
23subdivision but with regard to subd. 1.
AB68-ASA2-AA2,44,2424 b. Subtract $75,000 from the claimant's federal adjusted gross income.
AB68-ASA2-AA2,44,2525 c. Divide the amount determined under subd. 3. b. by $10,000.
AB68-ASA2-AA2,45,2
1d. Multiple the amount determined under subd. 3. a. by the amount determined
2under subd. 3. c.
AB68-ASA2-AA2,45,43 e. Subtract the amount determined under subd. 3. d. from the amount
4determined under subd. 3. a.
AB68-ASA2-AA2,45,65 4. No credit may be allowed under this subsection unless it is claimed within
6the period specified under s. 71.75 (2).
AB68-ASA2-AA2,45,87 5. No credit may be claimed under this subsection by nonresidents or part-year
8residents of this state.
AB68-ASA2-AA2,45,99 6. Qualified expenses may not include any of the following:
AB68-ASA2-AA2,45,1010 a. General food, clothing, or transportation expenses.
AB68-ASA2-AA2,45,1211 b. Ordinary household maintenance or repair expenses that are not directly
12related or necessary for the care of the qualified family member.
AB68-ASA2-AA2,45,1313 c. Any amount that is paid or reimbursed by insurance or other means.
AB68-ASA2-AA2,45,1614 7. No credit may be allowed under this subsection for a taxable year covering
15a period of less than 12 months, except for a taxable year closed by reason of the death
16of the taxpayer.
AB68-ASA2-AA2,45,1817 (d) Administration. Subsection (9e) (d), to the extent that it applies to the credit
18under that subsection, applies to the credit under this subsection.”.
AB68-ASA2-AA2,45,19 1993. Page 302, line 15: after that line insert:
AB68-ASA2-AA2,45,20 20 Section 259m. 71.10 (4) (hd) of the statutes is created to read:
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