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3.1 Introduction

Need for assistance defined

Eligibility for services is based on an applicant’s need for assistance. Need for assistance is any kind of support from another person (monitoring, supervising, reminders, verbal cueing, or hands-on assistance) needed because of a mental health and/or substance use disorder. When someone has complex needs, it is difficult, if not impossible, to separate the reasons for their functional impairments. For such individuals, mark help needed in community living skills in the screen.

2.1 Introduction

Demographic information collected for the screen does not determine eligibility for services. Some demographic information may be used by state, Tribal nation, and county officials for resource and budget planning.

Screeners should use the other box to fill in answers that may not be provided in the screen.

2.2 Basic information

Agency information - assigned to

This is a read-only field that the application will fill in automatically with the name of the screening agency. Use the transfer utility to move a screen to another agency.

Rate Information for Billing for Services Provided by the Mental Health Institutes

The October 4, 2025, through September 30, 2026, average daily inpatient rate for adult services for Mendota Mental Health Institute and Winnebago Mental Health Institute will increase 10.0 percent from existing rates. The daily rates for child and adolescent services and geropsychiatric services will increase 10.0 percent. The daily rates for emergency detention and nontypical services add-ons will increase 10.0 percent. The daily rates at both facilities are the same and considered systemwide rates.

1.1 Introduction and history

Wisconsin’s Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Functional Eligibility Screen (hereafter “the screen”) was developed in 2001. It is a secure online screen with programmed logic to determine eligibility for mental health and substance use disorder programs for adults (18 and over). It can be completed for youth (16 and over) to allow for advanced planning.

Construction Requirements for New 'Class-C' CBRF Structures

This memorandum replaces memorandum 23-003 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.

Rate Information for Billing for Services Provided by the Centers for People with Intellectual Disabilities

DHS annually reviews and revises the rates charged for services at the centers for people with intellectual disabilities: Central Wisconsin Center, Northern Wisconsin Center, and Southern Wisconsin Center. This memo provides information on the rate structure for these services for state fiscal year 2026.

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Last revised March 23, 2026