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Waivers and Variances: Long-Term Care

Use the following procedure to request a waiver or variance of a Wisconsin state statute or administrative code. This information applies to the following long-term care providers:

  • Nursing homes
  • Facilities serving people with developmental disabilities

Requirements

Wisconsin administrative code requirements for a waiver or variance:

Definitions

  • Waiver: An exception from a requirement identified in the applicable chapter of the Wisconsin administrative code.
  • Variance: An alternative requirement in place of a requirement identified in the applicable chapter of the Wisconsin administrative code.

Submit a request

Complete the Nursing Home Waiver or Variance Request, F-02536 (Word).

Indicate the specific code for which the waiver or variance is requested. Find the codes for:

Email the completed request form to elizabeth.laubenstein@dhs.wisconsin.gov

Approval or denial process

Here's how DHS will let you know if your request was approved or denied.

  • We will let you know in writing if your request was approved or denied. If we deny a request, we'll let you know why.
  • We will automatically approve a waiver or variance if we don't issue a notice of denial within 60 days after we receive a complete request.
  • We may modify the terms of a requested variance upon agreement with the facility.
  • We may impose conditions on the approval of a waiver or variance if necessary.
  • We may limit the duration of any waiver or variance.

Additional resources

Find more provider-specific regulatory information:

Contact us

Questions? Contact Elizabeth Laubenstein:

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Last revised January 17, 2023