Wisconsin Legislature: Insurance

Step therapy protocols for prescription drug coverage established [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions] - SB26

Telehealth services, including audio-only telephone: insurers prohibited from denying coverage for services before set date; MA coverage from 2019 WisAct 56 provision - SB913

Vaccines for children: DHS program for purchasing and distribution; insurance provision - AB865

Wrongful imprisonment: claim provisions modified, Claims Board and DHS duties; health insurance coverage from GIB and temporary financial assistance; JSCTE appendix report - SB881

Certificate of self-insurance issued to a religious sect can be used in lieu of motor vehicle liability insurance re proof of financial responsibility and liability insurance requirements - AB140

Certificate of self-insurance issued to a religious sect can be used in lieu of motor vehicle liability insurance re proof of financial responsibility and liability insurance requirements - SB131

COVID-19 diagnosis or suspected diagnosis: prohibited actions by insurers, pharmacy benefit managers, and self-insured health plans [Sec. 13, 14, 20, 75, 78, 91, 93-95] - AB1038

COVID-19 diagnosis or suspected diagnosis: prohibited actions by insurers, pharmacy benefit managers, and self-insured health plans [Sec. 13, 14, 20, 75, 78, 91, 93-95] - SB932

COVID-19 testing: health insurance policies required to cover without copayment or coinsurance [Sec. 92, 96] - AB1038

COVID-19 testing: health insurance policies required to cover without copayment or coinsurance [Sec. 92, 96] - SB932

Crop insurance proceeds included in production gross receipts re manufacturing and agricultural tax credit - AB430

Crop insurance proceeds included in production gross receipts re manufacturing and agricultural tax credit - SB387

DATCP grants and programs: grazing coordinator position created; water stewardship certification grant program created; cooperate with USDA on crop insurance rebates for planting cover crops; producer-led watershed protection grant revisions; soil and water resource conservation grant allocation plan factors to consider; producer-led group eligible for DNR lake protection grants - SB715

DATCP grants and programs: grazing coordinator position created; water stewardship certification grant program created; cooperate with USDA on crop insurance rebates for planting cover crops; producer-led watershed protection grant revisions; soil and water resource conservation grant allocation plan factors to consider; producer-led group eligible for DNR lake protection grants - AB795

Family and medical leave law expanded and family and medical leave insurance program created; trust fund, income tax deduction, ordinance, and employer provisions; JSCTE appendix report - SB596

Family and medical leave law expanded and family and medical leave insurance program created; trust fund, income tax deduction, ordinance, and employer provisions; JSCTE appendix report - AB666

Flood insurance premiums: individual income tax deduction created, conditions specified; JSCTE appendix report - SB902

Flood insurance premiums: individual income tax deduction created, conditions specified; JSCTE appendix report - AB1020

Group long-term disability insurance and income continuation insurance plan: oversight transferred from GIB to Employee Trust Funds Board [Sec. 395-399, 401-404, 412, 417-419, 9113 (1); original bill only] - AB56

Group long-term disability insurance and income continuation insurance plan: oversight transferred from GIB to Employee Trust Funds Board [Sec. 395-399, 401-404, 412, 417-419, 9113 (1)] - SB59

Health plan requirements re coverage of preventive services, essential health benefits, and individuals with preexisting conditions; benefit limits, rates, and OCI duties [Sec. 414, 415, 775, 1686, 1801, 2070-2076, 2079-2092, 2097-2108, 9323 (1), 9423 (2); original bill only] - AB56

Health plan requirements re coverage of preventive services, essential health benefits, and individuals with preexisting conditions; benefit limits, rates, and OCI duties - SB37

Health plan requirements re coverage of preventive services, essential health benefits, and individuals with preexisting conditions; benefit limits, rates, and OCI duties [Sec. 414, 415, 775, 1686, 1801, 2070-2076, 2079-2092, 2097-2108, 9323 (1), 9423 (2)] - SB59

Insurance law changes re fraternals, Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund, corporate governance annual disclosure initial filing deadline, confidentiality of information, placement of surplus lines insurance, financial statements of property service contract providers - SB482

Insurance law changes re fraternals, Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund, corporate governance annual disclosure initial filing deadline, confidentiality of information, placement of surplus lines insurance, financial statements of property service contract providers - AB550

Private event venue permit created, exceptions and liability insurance provisions; alcohol beverage permits for racetrack grounds and state fair park vendors; caterer may make retail sales of alcohol beverages on racetrack grounds; closing hour exception for July 13-17, 2020 if authorized by municipality; closing hour for wineries changed; brewer hours of sale modified; DOR duties and JRCCP may report - AB869

Trampoline park license requirement created; liability coverage, exemptions, and DSPS duties - AB836

Trampoline park license requirement created; liability coverage, exemptions, and DSPS duties - SB777

Certificate of self-insurance issued to a religious sect can be used in lieu of motor vehicle liability insurance re proof of financial responsibility and liability insurance requirements - AB140

Certificate of self-insurance issued to a religious sect can be used in lieu of motor vehicle liability insurance re proof of financial responsibility and liability insurance requirements - SB131

Motor vehicle accident: proof of financial responsibility or deposits of security for past accidents and property damage reporting thresholds increased - SB880

Motor vehicles: liability insurance requirement violation penalties and possession of proof of financial responsibility revised; valid operator’s license required for registration; impoundment and suspension of operating privilege provisions modified; DOT duties - SB626

Motor vehicles: liability insurance requirement violation penalties and possession of proof of financial responsibility revised; valid operator’s license required for registration; impoundment and suspension of operating privilege provisions modified; DOT duties - AB696

Salvage vehicle certificate of title: evidence of ownership provisions modified re insurer taking delivery of salvage vehicle [S.Amdt.1: adds notice and evidence by electronic means provisions] - SB320

Salvage vehicle certificate of title: evidence of ownership provisions modified re insurer taking delivery of salvage vehicle - AB340

Insurance policy renewal: notice of change in terms or premium amount modified - SB289

Insurance policy renewal: notice of change in terms or premium amount modified - AB305

Disabled children's long-term support waiver program: DHS to ensure eligible children who apply receive services [Sec. 487] - SB59

Disabled children's long-term support waiver program: DHS to ensure eligible children who apply receive services [Sec. 487; original bill only] - AB56

Financial exploitation of a vulnerable person: civil cause of action created; definition provision - SB41

Financial exploitation of vulnerable adults is suspected: actions financial service providers are authorized to take - SB429

Financial exploitation of vulnerable adults is suspected: actions financial service providers are authorized to take - AB481

Financial exploitation of vulnerable adults with securities accounts: notice and reporting of by securities industry professionals, penalty enhancers, and violations of the Wisconsin Uniform Securities Law; JRCCP may report - SB428

Financial exploitation of vulnerable adults with securities accounts: notice and reporting of by securities industry professionals, penalty enhancers, and violations of the Wisconsin Uniform Securities Law; JRCCP may report - AB482

``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] - AB20

``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] - SB19

Legislative oversight of DHS federal waiver requests related to the 2020 public health emergency [Sec. 105 (10)] - SB932

Legislative oversight of DHS federal waiver requests related to the 2020 public health emergency [Sec. 105 (10)] - AB1038

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, 197-200, 202, 208, 316, 441-483, 485, 651, 654, 660-666, 682, 686, 687, 689, 696-698, 706-709, 722-725, 731, 733-745, 747-749, 753, 754, 973, 980, 1110, 1354, 1387, 2078, 2109, 2110, 2112, 2133-2142] - AB56

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, 197-200, 202, 208, 316, 441-483, 485, 651, 654, 660-666, 682, 686, 687, 689, 696-698, 706-709, 722-725, 731, 733-745, 747-749, 753, 754, 973, 980, 1110, 1354, 1387, 2078, 2109, 2110, 2112, 2133-2142] - SB59

MA reimbursement rate increase for direct care in nursing homes and intermediate care facilities [Sec. 9119 (11)] - SB59

MA reimbursement rate increase for direct care in nursing homes and intermediate care facilities [Sec. 9119 (11); A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions] - AB56

``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; A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions] - AB56

``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] - SB59

Patient at a center for the developmentally disabled in an intensive treatment program: right to request staff of a requested sex present for certain interactions; DHS duties - SB418

Patient at a center for the developmentally disabled in an intensive treatment program: right to request staff of a requested sex present for certain interactions; DHS duties - AB462

Project SEARCH program: DWD to contract to provide employment skills to individuals with developmental disabilities [Sec. 61, 222, 488] - SB59

Project SEARCH program: DWD to contract to provide employment skills to individuals with developmental disabilities [Sec. 61, 222, 488] - AB56

Cost-sharing re property tax assessments: convening a joint board of assessment provisions created and interest may be charged back to all taxing jurisdictions - AB901

Cost-sharing re property tax assessments: convening a joint board of assessment provisions created and interest may be charged back to all taxing jurisdictions - SB95

Interest and penalties due on general fund taxes or taxes and fees deposited in the transportation fund: Secretary of DOR may waive on case-by-case basis if failure to file is due to effects of 2020 public health emergency [Sec. 105 (14)] - AB1038

Interest and penalties due on general fund taxes or taxes and fees deposited in the transportation fund: Secretary of DOR may waive on case-by-case basis if failure to file is due to effects of 2020 public health emergency [Sec. 105 (14)] - SB932

Interest and penalties on property taxes payable in 2020: municipalities allowed to make case-by-case finding of hardship; full payment due by October 1, 2020; claim for recovery of unlawful taxes or excessive assessment provision [Sec. 30, 31, 105 (25)] [A.Amdt.4: county board resolution authorizing waiver required, conditions specified] - AB1038

Interest and penalties on property taxes payable in 2020: municipalities allowed to make case-by-case finding of hardship; full payment due by October 1, 2020; claim for recovery of unlawful taxes or excessive assessment provision [Sec. 30, 31, 105 (25)] - SB932

Interest earned on bonds or notes issued by WHEFA: income and franchise tax exemption created [Sec. 849, 923, 961, 9337 (3)] - AB56

Interest earned on bonds or notes issued by WHEFA: income and franchise tax exemption created [Sec. 849, 923, 961, 9337 (3)] - SB59

Interest on loan secured by agricultural real estate: income and franchise tax deduction created, definition provision - AB780

Interest on loan secured by agricultural real estate: income and franchise tax deduction created, definition provision - SB707

Payday loans and consumer loans: maximum interest rate limited; ``licensed lender” expanded - AB770

Payday loans and consumer loans: maximum interest rate limited; ``licensed lender” expanded - SB703

75th Anniversary of D-Day, a turning point in World War II, commemorated on June 6, 2019 - AJR59

Christians in Nigeria: calling for actions to protect - AJR146

Christians in Nigeria: calling for actions to protect - SR6

Coronavirus originating in Wuhan Province of China: Wisconsin Senate stands in solidarity with the Chinese people and condemns actions of the Communist Party of China for intentionally misleading the world and other actions - SR7

Deportation of Hmong and Lao U.S. residents to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic: efforts by the State Department and Trump Administration opposed - AJR154

Día de los Muertos: November 2, 2019 recognized as - AR18

Holocaust and other genocides: incorporation into model academic standards for social studies and instruction in specified grades required - AB816