Public Notice: Change to Medical Assistance

Disproportionate Share Hospital Payment Modification

Disproportionate share hospitals (DSH) payments are allocated to hospitals that serve a disproportionate share of low-income patients and meet eligibility requirements.

The change will be effective December 11, 2019 and will apply to DSH payments on or after that date. The change to Medical Assistance is projected to result in increased annual expenditures of $49.2 million all funds (AF), composed of $29.2 million federal match (FED) and $20.0 million state funds/general purpose revenue (GPR).

Copies of Changes

Copies of the disproportionate share hospital payment modification Medicaid State Plan amendment may be obtained free of charge by calling or writing:

Mail:

Laura Brauer

Bureau of Benefits Management

Division of Medicaid Services

P.O. Box 309

Madison, WI 53701-0309

[phone]

Fax:

[phone]

Attention: Laura Brauer

E-Mail:

[e-mail]

Copies of the state plan change will be made available for review at the main office of any county department of social services or human services.

Written Comments

Written comments are welcome. Written comments on the proposed changes may be sent by FAX, e-mail, or regular mail to the Division of Medicaid Services. The FAX number is [phone]. The e-mail address is [e-mail]. Regular mail can be sent to the above address. All written comments will be reviewed and considered.

The written comments will be available for public review between the hours of 7:45 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. daily in Room 350 of the State Office Building, 1 West Wilson Street, Madison, Wisconsin. Revisions may be made in the proposed change based on comments received.