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.
New Class of Admission Codes for Parolees From Cuba, Haiti, Venezuela, and Nicaragua to Establish Applicants’ Qualifying Immigration Status for Health Care Programs and FoodShare - Amended 11/17/2023
New Class of Admission Codes for Parolees From Cuba, Haiti, Venezuela, and Nicaragua to Establish Applicants’ Qualifying Immigration Status for Health Care Programs and FoodShare - Amended 11/17/2023
This memo announces six new humanitarian parolee Class of Admission (COA) codes: Cuban Humanitarian Parolee (CHP), Cuban Family Reunification Parolee (RCU), Haitian Humanitarian Parolee (HHP), Haitian Family Reunification Parolee (RHT), Venezuelan Humanitarian Parolee (VHP), and Nicaraguan Humanitarian Parolee (NHP) which are returned by the SAVE (Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements) Program and the Federal Data Services Hub (FDSH).
Construction Requirements for New 'Class-C' CBRF Structures
Construction Requirements for New 'Class-C' CBRF Structures
This memorandum replaces memorandum 17-005 with updated regulatory references. The position of the Department of Health Services remains consistent regarding the purpose of this memorandum to provide information regarding the minimum fire safety requirements for new Community-Based Residential Facility (CBRF) licensure, as these requirements relate to the application of the Wisconsin Commercial Building Code (WCBC). CBRFs are licensed according to Wis. Admin. Code ch. DHS 83. Commercial structures are designed to the requirements in the WCBC.
Fire Watch, Fire Plan, and Fire Reporting Update
Fire Watch, Fire Plan, and Fire Reporting Update
The purpose of this memo is to provide updated information regarding the response to fire-related emergencies in health care facilities. This memo provides regulatory information regarding the development of fire watch procedures, fire planning, and mandated reporting of a fire event.
FoodShare Cost of Living Adjustments
FoodShare Cost of Living Adjustments
The purpose of this Operations Memo is to announce the FoodShare Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA), new Standard Utility Allowance (SUA), and federal standard deductions for meals provided by self-employed child care providers for federal fiscal year (FFY) 2024. FFY 2024 is October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024.
FoodShare Fraud Replacement Benefits
FoodShare Fraud Replacement Benefits
This memo introduces new policy that allows for the replacement of qualified stolen FoodShare benefits issued between October 1, 2022, and September 30, 2024.