SS 061-20

The estimated time for state employees to develop the rule is 2,080 hours.

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Description of all of the entities that may be affected by the rule, including any local governmental units, businesses, economic sectors, or public utility ratepayers who may reasonably be anticipated to be affected by the rule

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Members receiving Medical Assistance services

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Providers providing Medical Assistance services

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Medical Assistance health maintenance and managed care organizations

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Hospitals and healthcare facilities, including federally qualified health centers, community health centers, rural health centers, state run facilities, and opioid treatment programs

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Tribal governing bodies and providers

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The department of health services

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The department of public instruction

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The department of corrections

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County departments and administering agencies designated by county departments

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Local education agencies

8.

Summary and preliminary comparison of any existing or proposed federal regulation that is intended to address the activities to be regulated by the rule

42 USC s. 1396a(a)(30)(A) requires that states “assure that [Medical Assistance] payments are consistent with efficiency, economy, and quality of care.” 42 USC s. 1395m(m)(1) requires that reimbursable Medical Assistance services include “telehealth services that are furnished via a telecommunications system by a physician . . . or a practitioner . . . to an eligible telehealth individual.” 42 CFR p. 440.70(f)(6) states that certain Medical Assistance covered face-to-face home health services “may occur through telehealth services, as implemented by the State.”

9.

Anticipated economic impact, locally or statewide

The proposed rule may have a moderate economic impact.

10.

Agency contacts

Laura Brauer

Division of Medicaid Services

[phone]

[e-mail]

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2019 Wis. Act 56 s. 8 (3) permits the department to promulgate emergency rules under s. 227.27 (1) (a), Stats., without providing evidence that such a rule is necessary to preserve the public peace, health, safety, or welfare.