Lottery and Gambling Requirements - Amended 10/9/2023
Lottery and Gambling Requirements - Amended 10/9/2023
This memo announces a new policy requirement for all FoodShare households to report any substantial lottery or gambling winnings.
County Allocation Methodology for Wisconsin Birth to 3 Program
County Allocation Methodology for Wisconsin Birth to 3 Program
This memo explains the methodology used by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) to allocate federal and state funding to county Birth to 3 Programs. The methodology accounts for county Birth to 3 Program enrollment rates and population size of children age birth to 3 residing in each county to proportionately fund county Birth to 3 Programs.
Changes to COVID-19 Reporting Requirements in Wisconsin
Changes to COVID-19 Reporting Requirements in Wisconsin
Starting November 1, 2023, reporting of COVID-19 cases to public health is no longer required in Wisconsin, unless a confirmed or probable case is associated with a hospitalization or pediatric death.
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)-Associated Hospitalizations and RSV-Associated Pediatric Deaths are Now Reportable Conditions in Wisconsin
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)-Associated Hospitalizations and RSV-Associated Pediatric Deaths are Now Reportable Conditions in Wisconsin
Starting November 1, 2023 RSV-associated hospitalizations and RSV-associated pediatric deaths among Wisconsin residents are reportable to DHS. This change will bring RSV surveillance in alignment with influenza virus surveillance.
Vancomycin-Intermediate Staphylococcus aureus (VISA) and Vancomycin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (VRSA) as Reportable Conditions in Wisconsin
Vancomycin-Intermediate Staphylococcus aureus (VISA) and Vancomycin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (VRSA) as Reportable Conditions in Wisconsin
This memo provides updated guidance for reporting VISA/VRSA in Wisconsin: In alignment with current reporting guidelines for other multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs), VISA/VRSA shall be considered a Category II reportable condition in Wisconsin.
Reinstatement of Medicaid Purchase Plan Policies - Amended 11/13/2023
Reinstatement of Medicaid Purchase Plan Policies - Amended 11/13/2023
This memo announces the reinstatement of Medicaid Purchase Plan (MAPP) premiums and other policies that were temporarily suspended during the federal public health emergency (PHE) related to COVID-19.
Telephonic Applications from Residents of Certain DCTS Facilities
Telephonic Applications from Residents of Certain DCTS Facilities
This memo introduces new application policies for people who are being discharged from the following facilities operated by the Division of Care and Treatment Services (DCTS):
- Mendota Mental Health Institute (MMHI)
- Winnebago Mental Health Institute (WMHI)
- Sand Ridge Secure Treatment Center (SRSTC)
Wisconsin Shares Handbook Updates
Wisconsin Shares Handbook Updates
This operations memo informs local agencies of updates that have been made to the Wisconsin Shares Handbook that will be published and effective on October 1, 2023.
Wisconsin Shares Full-Time/Part-Time Subsidy Changes
Wisconsin Shares Full-Time/Part-Time Subsidy Changes
The purpose of this Operations Memo is to announce a change in policy regarding how Wisconsin Shares child care subsidies are calculated.
Wisconsin Shares Registration Fees - Amended 11/17/2023
Wisconsin Shares Registration Fees - Amended 11/17/2023
The purpose of this Operations Memo is to announce new policy regarding registration fees.