Rural Health Clinics: Rules and Regulations

We offer links to statutes and other resources where you can learn how to comply with regulations on rural health clinics in Wisconsin.

Regulatory information

• Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) State Operations Manual:

  • Chapter 2 The Certification Process - See Sections 2240-2249
  • Appendix G - Guidance for Surveyors: Rural Health Clinics - Find guidance and conditions for certification from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) on RHCs.
• Code of Federal Regulations: Hospice Care - 42 CFR 491, Subpart A - Rural Health Clinics: Conditions for Certification; and FQHCs Conditions for Coverage
• CMS S&C Letters
  • S&C-07-06, December 7, 2006, Hours of Operation for Rural Health Clinics (RHC)
  • S&C-04-42, August 12, 2004, Status of the December 24, 2003 Final Rule: Rural Health Clinics