Wisconsin Legislature: Health Services, Department of

Public health emergency dashboard: Wisconsin Hospital Association Information Center to prepare and publish certain information on the 2020 declared emergency; DHS to develop, under MA, a pay-for-performance system to incentivize participation in the health information exchange [Sec. 77, 105 (20)] - Act 185

Qualified treatment trainee program grants [Sec. 187m, 1763m] [partial veto] - Act 9

Rural critical care access hospital supplemental payment [Sec. 659] - Act 9

``Telehealth" definition expanded; DHS to develop MA reimbursement method for providers [Sec. 677, 9119 (2)] - Act 9

health services, department of _ administrative rulesHealth Services, Department of — Administrative rules

``Intellectual disability” substituted for ``mental retardation”, and similar phrases, in Administrative Rules; definition provisions [Admin.Code DCF 52.59; DHS 10.13, 15 (title), 15.01, 15.02, 15.04, 61.022, 61.43, 61.70, 63.02, 73.07, 101.03, 105.09, 105.12, 107.09, 107.13, 122.02, 129.03, 129.07, 129.09, 132.13, 132.51, 132.695, 134.13, 134.31, 134.42, 134.47, 134.53, 134.60; DWD 272.09; PSC 113.012, 134.02, 134.062, 134.0624, 185.12, 185.37; SPS 326.10] - Act 1

health services, department of _ correctionsHealth Services, Department of — Corrections

Juvenile correctional services daily rates set and amount transferred from DOC to DHS for Mendota Juvenile Treatment Center operations [Sec. 440, 1980, 1981] - Act 9

Mendota Juvenile Treatment Center: placement of juveniles and counties responsible for costs [Sec. 192, 2167, 9319 (1)] [9319 (1) -- partial veto] - Act 9

Opioid antagonist administration and medication-assisted treatment: county jails may enter into a written agreement to provide and civil liability immunity; DHS to study medication-assisted treatment in prisons and jails, report required - Act 119

Placement of sexually violent persons on supervised release: clarification of 2017 WisAct 184; DHS and county duties modified [vetoed] - SB60

Secured residential care centers for children and youth (SRCCCY) established in 2017 WisAct 185: changes to design and construction grant program, closure date for Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake Schools, grandfathering current juvenile detention programs, transfer and supervision of juveniles between facilities, and purchase of services between counties and DOC; LAB and DHS provisions; DOC to grant variance in certain conditions, hold local public meetings prior to construction, and get prior approval from local government before making modifications - Act 8

health services, department of _ healthHealth Services, Department of — Health

Abortion-inducing drug regimen: informed consent requirements and hospital, clinic, or other facility reporting requirement [vetoed] - AB180

Complex rehabilitation technology re MA reimbursement: definition modified and review of prior authorization requests deadline - Act 186

Comprehensive mental health consultation program: DHS to convene [Sec. 204, 752] - Act 9

Dental services to MA recipients with disabilities: increase MA reimbursement rates [Sec. 9119 (9)] - Act 9

DHS to suspend certain MA requirements to satisfy criteria for enhanced federal medical assistance percentage (FMAP) [Sec. 105 (1)] - Act 185

Diabetes care and prevention action program: DHS to develop; DETF, DPI, and DOC provisions; biennial report required - Act 154

MA reimbursement for mental health consultations for students up to age 21: communication with parent added - Act 88

MA services provided through telehealth and communications technology: DHS required to provide reimbursement; conditions, definitions, and emergency rule provisions - Act 56

Minority health grants from DHS: appropriation modified [Sec. 189, 191, 191d, 279, 1893, 1894] - Act 9

Residential lead abatement and lead hazard reduction, and training lead abatement workers: DHS grants [Sec. 1941-1949] - Act 9

School-based mental health consultation pilot program in Outagamie County created; DHS duties and reports required - Act 117

Seal-a-Smile program: DHS grants expanded [Sec. 1892, 9119 (6)] - Act 9

SeniorCare to cover vaccinations recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and approved for adults by DHS, conditions specified [Sec. 15-17] - Act 185

Transport of individuals for emergency detention: law enforcement agency may contract with another law enforcement agency, ambulance service provider, or third-party vendor; DHS duties and reimbursement to counties from MA program provision - Act 105

Vaccination outreach and education funding [Sec. 9119 (6g)] - Act 9

Well-Woman Program: multiple sclerosis services funding limit [Sec. 1950] - Act 9

health services, department of _ supportive living and treatmentHealth Services, Department of — Supportive living and treatment

Biennial, online reporting to DHS by adult day centers, CBRFs, and residential care apartment complexes [Sec. 683, 728-730, 732] - Act 9

Children's COP and Birth to 3 Program: appropriation transfers [Sec. 9219 (1p)] [partial veto] - Act 9

Congregate care facility: fingerprint-based background check for all workers required [Sec. 207, 215, 536-548, 550, 552-556, 605, 9106 (1), (2), 9306 (1)] - Act 9

Crisis program enhancement grants from DHS to rural areas [Sec. 203, 484] - Act 9

Direct care in personal care agencies: MA reimbursement rate increased [Sec. 9119 (12)] - Act 9

Homeless shelter grants: eligibility and implementation revisions; MA waiver for assistance in obtaining housing; transfer from WHEDA surplus fund to general fund [Admin.Code Adm 86.03, 86.05] - Act 76

Independent living center grants: clarification re moneys DWD transfers to DHS [Sec. 231] - Act 9

Legislative oversight of DHS federal waiver requests related to the 2020 public health emergency [Sec. 105 (10)] - Act 185

Long-term care and managed care programs receiving MA: aging and disability resource center duties, COP statutory language eliminated, regional long-term care advisory committees eliminated, appeal of eligibility determination by care management or managed care organizations [Sec. 48, 60, 193, 194, 197-202, 208, 316, 441-483, 485, 651, 654, 660-664, 665, 666, 682, 686-689, 696-725, 731, 733-749, 753, 754, 973, 980, 1110, 1354, 1387, 2078-2112, 2133-2142] - Act 9

MA reimbursement rate increase for direct care in nursing homes and intermediate care facilities [Sec. 9119 (11)] - Act 9

``Mental health crisis intervention services" changed to ``crisis intervention services" and adds intellectual disability, substance abuse, and dementia; county contribution provision [Sec. 680, 681, 691] [681 -- partial veto] - Act 9

Methadone may be used in DHS opioid or methamphetamine treatment programs [Sec. 750, 751] - Act 9

Peer recovery coach services under MA: reimbursement revision and continuation of care and overdose treatment providers provision; DHS duties - Act 122

Recovery residence registry created; state employee using controlled substances as part of a medication-assisted treatment may not be disciplined - Act 120

Suicide prevention grant to Wisconsin United Coalition of Mutual Assistance Association, Inc. [Sec. 9119 (6f)] [partial veto] - Act 9

WIC program changes [Sec. 1896-1934] - Act 9

hearings and appeals, division ofHearings and Appeals, Division of

Licenses issued to motor vehicle manufacturers, importers, distributors, or dealers: procedures for denials, suspensions, and revocations revised - Act 4

hempHemp, see Plants

high schoolHigh school, see School

higher education institutionHigher education institution, see Colleges and universities; University of Wisconsin; Technical college

higher educational aids boardHigher Educational Aids Board, see also Veteran — Education

``Individuals with disabilities" or ``impaired individuals" substituted for ``handicapped" in statutes administered by HEAB and TCS Board [Sec. 136, 374-385, 388, 392] - Act 9

Marquette University School of Dentistry rural dentistry scholarship program created [Sec. 135g, r, 392m] [135g, 392m -- partial veto; 135r -- vetoed] - Act 9

Minority teacher loan program eligibility modified - Act 35

Veteran-related tuition grants for certain students enrolled at private nonprofit institutions that are Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities members: HEAB required to offer, conditions set; UW and TCS fee remission provisions - Act 149

highwayHighway, see Road, and its subheadings

highway mapHighway map, see Maps

historical societyHistorical society

Authorized state building program for 2019-21; Building Commission grants for local projects; WHS and DVA report on improvements to museum facilities required [Sec. 26m-27g, 293s, t, 300r, 306g-u, 307c-u, 309b-u, 9104 (1)-(13m), 9121 (1t)] [26m, o, 27f, 307n, o, 309t, u, 9104 (1), (6)-(8), (11) -- partial veto; 306g, h, 9104 (10) -- vetoed] - Act 9

holidays and special datesHolidays and special dates

Honorary discharge of a firearm at events for former military, law enforcement, or firefighters, or on certain holidays: municipal restriction of firearm discharge does not apply - Act 124

home heating assistanceHome heating assistance, see Public assistance

homelessHomeless, see Public assistance

homicideHomicide, see Crime and criminals — Homicide or murder

hospiceHospice, see Medical service

hospitals and health care facilitiesHospitals and health care facilities, see also Veteran — Hospitals and home; Insurance — Health; Nursing homes and adult care; Medical assistance

Abortion-inducing drug regimen: informed consent requirements and hospital, clinic, or other facility reporting requirement [vetoed] - AB180

Battery to a health care provider who works in a hospital or a nurse made a Class H felony - Act 97

Child born alive after abortion: requirements of health care providers present and criminal penalties created, damage provisions [vetoed] - AB179

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] - Act 185

Disproportionment share hospital payments [Sec. 9119 (10p)] [partial veto] - Act 9

EMS practitioner acting upon a delegation by a health care provider without violating EMS practitioner license: conditions revised - Act 25

Graduate medical education grants from DHS combined and eligibility expanded [Sec. 190, 195, 1764-1767] - Act 9

Health care provider credentials issued by DSPS: exemption from renewal during the 2020 public health emergency; former health care providers may obtain temporary credentials under certain conditions, health care facility and medical malpractice provisions; fee provision [Sec. 86, 105 (4), (5)] - Act 185

Health care providers from another state: temporary credentials during the 2020 public health emergency, health care facility and medical malpractice provisions [Sec. 105 (6), (7)] - Act 185

Rural critical care access hospital supplemental payment [Sec. 659] - Act 9

hotlineHotline, see Telephone

housingHousing, see also Mortgage; Veteran — Housing

Building permit for one- and two-family dwellings: submitting application in paper or electronic form - Act 38

Condominium association and unit owner dispute: pre-filing notice requirement created - Act 168

Driver school offices located in residences - Act 89

Minors 17 years of age may contract for admission to a shelter facility or transitional living program, conditions specified - Act 22

Recovery residence registry created; state employee using controlled substances as part of a medication-assisted treatment may not be disciplined - Act 120

Residential lead abatement and lead hazard reduction, and training lead abatement workers: DHS grants [Sec. 1941-1949] - Act 9

housing and economic development authority, wisconsinHousing and Economic Development Authority, Wisconsin

Agricultural development loan guarantee program changes, sunset and fee provisions - Act 62