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Administrative Rules

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has received approval from the Governor to create, amend, or repeal the following administrative rules. The objectives of the rulemaking are defined in each Statement of Scope.

SUBMIT A PUBLIC COMMENT

Statement of Scope: Statement of Scope 032-23, Governor's approval 5/18/23
Scope Expiration Date: 11/22/25
Promulgation Type: omnibus rule revision
Promulgation Status: rule drafting
Active Notices/Solicitations: none
Department Contact: Mark Thompson (Rules Attorney) mark.thompson@dhs.wisconsin.gov 
Note: Commenting, notification services, and rule documents may also be available through the State Legislature's administrative rule website.

SUBMIT A PUBLIC COMMENT

Statement of Scope: Statement of Scope 038-21, Governor's approval 4/15/21
Scope Expiration Date: 10/23/23
Promulgation Type: omnibus rule revision
Promulgation Status: Legislative Reference Bureau publication

  • Comments on economic impact: 6/12/23 - 6/26/23
  • Clearinghouse submission: 8/3/23 - CR 23-046
  • Public hearing held 9/15/23
  • Governor's Office proposed rule order submittal: 10/3/23
  • Legislative submission: 10/18/23
  • Legislative Reference Bureau submission: 3/6/24
  • Effective date: 5/1/24

Active Notices/Solicitations: none
Department Contact: Mark Thompson (Rules Attorney) mark.thompson@dhs.wisconsin.gov 
Note: Commenting, notification services, and rule documents may also be available through the State Legislature's administrative rule website.

SUBMIT A PUBLIC COMMENT

Current Rule Text: ch. DHS 75
Statement of Scope: Statement of Scope SS 087-22, Governor's approval 11/3/22
Scope Expiration: 5/7/25
Promulgation Type: permanent rule revision
Promulgation Status: post public hearing and drafting rulemaking report to legislature

  • Comments on economic impact: 9/18/23 - 10/16/23
  • Submission to Clearinghouse: 11/29/23 - CR 23-067
  • Public hearing held 3/8/24

Active Notices/Solicitations: none
Department Contact: Sarah Coyle (Rules Coordinator) sarah.coyle@dhs.wisconsin.gov 
Note: Commenting, notification services, and rule documents may also be available through the State Legislature's administrative rule website.

SUBMIT A PUBLIC COMMENT

Current Rule Text: ch. DHS 88
Statement of Scope: Revised Statement of Scope SS 108-21, Governor's approval 12/2/21. This revised statement of scope modifies SS 092-19, which was approved by the Governor on August 29, 2019, published in the Administrative Register on September 3, 2019, and approved by the Secretary of the Department of Health Services on September 16, 2019.
Scope Expiration: 6/6/24
Promulgation Type: rule revision
Promulgation Status: rule drafting

Advisory committee meetings: 3/15/23, 3/22/23, 3/29/23, 4/5/23, 4/12/23, 4/26/23, 5/3/23, 5/17/23, 5/24/23, and 5/31/23

Active Notices/Solicitations: none
Department Contact: Davis Ciotola (Interim Rules Coordinator) davis.ciotola1@dhs.wisconsin.gov 
Note: Commenting, notification services, and rule documents may also be available through the State Legislature's administrative rule website.

SUBMIT A PUBLIC COMMENT

Current and New Rule Text: new rule ch. DHS 72, ch. DHS 105, ch DHS 107
Statement of Scope: Revised Statement of Scope 074-22, Governor's approval 8/25/22. This revised statement of scope modifies SS 138-20, which was published in Register No. 778B on October 26, 2020.
Scope Expiration: 2/28/25
Promulgation Type: emergency and permanent rule revision
Promulgation Status: rule drafting

  • Preliminary public hearing held 10/4/22
  • Preliminary public hearing held 11/14/22
  • Preliminary public commenting period open until 11/14/22
  • Advisory committee meetings: 5/10/23, 7/31/23, 8/31/23, 9/29/23, 10/25, 11/2, and 11/29

Active Notices/Solicitations: none
Department Contact: Cheryl Jatczak-Glenn (Interim Rules Coordinator) DHSDMSAdminRules@dhs.wisconsin.gov 
Note: Commenting, notification services, and rule documents may also be available through the State Legislature's administrative rule website.

SUBMIT A PUBLIC COMMENT

Statement of Scope: Statement of Scope 058-22, Governor's approval 6/30/22
Scope Expiration Date: 1/11/25
Promulgation Type: permanent rule revision
Promulgation Status: rule drafting and preparing for submission to Legislative Council for review 

  • Comments on economic impact: 9/18/23 - 10/16/23
  • Submission to Clearinghouse: pending

Active Notices/Solicitations: none
Department Contact: Cheryl Jatczak-Glenn (Interim Rules Coordinator) DHSDMSAdminRules@dhs.wisconsin.gov 
Note: Commenting, notification services, and rule documents may also be available through the State Legislature's administrative rule website.

SUBMIT A PUBLIC COMMENT

Current Rule Text: ch. DHS 105, ch DHS 107
Statement of Scope: Revised Statement of Scope 037-24, Governor's approval 3/14/24. This revised statement of scope modifies SS 012-23, which was published in Register No. 805B on January 30, 2023.
Scope Expiration: 9/25/26
Promulgation Type: permanent rule revision
Promulgation Status: preliminary public hearing

  • Preliminary public hearing scheduled for May 9, 2024 1:00pm to 2:00pm 

Active Notices/Solicitations: NOTICE OF PRELIMINARY PUBLIC HEARING AND COMMENT PERIOD
Chapter DHS 105 and 107
Revised Statement of Scope Number SS 037-24
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Department of Health Services (“the Department”) will hold a preliminary public hearing on SS 037-24, which indicates the Department’s intent to engage in rulemaking to update DHS 105, and 107, relating to Prenatal Care Coordination (“PNCC”) and Child Care Coordination (“CCC”) requirements. In accordance with s. 227.136, Stats., the Department will hold a public a preliminary public hearing and receive public comments regarding the proposed rulemaking at the time and place shown below.
HEARING INFORMATION
Date and Time
May 9, 2024
1:00 PM-2:00 PM
Location
Join ZoomGov Meeting at the link provided below:
https://dhswi.zoomgov.com/j/1618916107?pwd=RXJBNHZCMytXNUVLcHgycXUzWTV1QT09
Meeting ID: 161 891 6107
Passcode: 840460
One tap mobile +16692545252,,1618916107# or +16468287666,,1618916107#
Dial: +1 669 254 5252 US (San Jose)
+1 646 828 7666 US (New York)
+1 669 216 1590 US (San Jose)
+1 551 285 1373 US (New Jersey)
Meeting ID: 161 891 6107
Find your local number at the link provided below: 
https://dhswi.zoomgov.com/u/acQCbkCtVl
STATEMENT OF SCOPE
The revised statement of scope was published in the Wisconsin Administrative Register on March 25, 2024. A copy of the statement of scope may be accessed online at the link provided below: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/register/2024/819B/register/ss/ss_037_24_revised_scope_statement/ss_037_24_revised_scope_statement
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION
Comments may be provided at the hearing, or submitted to the Department until the end of the day on May 9, 2024, by:
1. Accessing the Department’s Administrative Rules website and selecting "SUBMIT A PUBLIC COMMENT" under the DHS 105 and 107 PNCC/CCC tab 
2. Submitting a comment through the Wisconsin State Legislature’s website provided below: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/scope_statements/comment.
2. Mailing written comments to:
Cheryl Jatczak-Glenn
Division of Medicaid Services
P.O. Box 309
Madison, WI 53701-0309 
DHSDMSAdminRules@dhs.wisconsin.gov
ACCESSIBILITY
English
The Department of Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and service provider. If you need accommodations because of a disability or need an interpreter or translator, or if you need this material in another language or in an alternate format, you may request assistance to participate by contacting Cheryl Jatczak-Glenn at 608-267-7118. You must make your request at least 7 days before the activity.
Spanish
The Department of Health Services es una agencia que ofrece igualdad en las oportunidades de empleo y servicios. Si necesita algún tipo de acomodaciones debido a incapacidad o si necesita un interprete, traductor o esta información en su propio idioma o en un formato alterno, usted puede pedir asistencia para participar en los programas comunicándose con Cheryl Jatczak-Glenn al 608-267-7118. Debe someter su petición por lo menos 7 días de antes de la actividad.
Hmong
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AGENCY CONTACT PERSON
Cheryl Jatczak-Glenn
Division of Medicaid Services
608-267-7118
DHSDMSAdminRules@dhs.wisconsin.gov
Department Contact: Cheryl Jatczak-Glenn (Interim Rules Coordinator) DHSDMSAdminRules@dhs.wisconsin.gov 
Note: Commenting, notification services, and rule documents may also be available through the State Legislature's administrative rule website.

SUBMIT A PUBLIC COMMENT

Current Rule Text: ch DHS 107
Statement of Scope: Statement of Scope SS 046-22, Governor's approval 5/26/22
Scope Expiration: 11/30/24
Promulgation Type: permanent rule revision
Promulgation Status: Legislative Reference Bureau for publication  

  • Comments on economic impact: 9/6/22 - 9/20/22
  • Clearinghouse submittal: 1/30/23 - CR 23-005
  • Public hearing held 9/7/23
  • Governor's Office proposed rule order submittal: 10/3/23
  • Legislative submission: 11/15/23
  • Legislative Reference Bureau submission: 3/13/24
  • Effective date: 5/1/24

Active Notices/Solicitations: none
Department Contact: Cheryl Jatczak-Glenn (Interim Rules Coordinator) DHSDMSAdminRules@dhs.wisconsin.gov 
Note: Commenting, notification services, and rule documents may also be available through the State Legislature's administrative rule website.

SUBMIT A PUBLIC COMMENT

Current Rule Text: ch. DHS 115
Statement of Scope: Statement of Scope SS 056-23, Governor's approval 7/14/23
Scope Expiration: 2/7/26
Promulgation Type: permanent rule revision
Promulgation Status: post public hearing and drafting rulemaking report to legislature  

  • Preliminary public hearing held 8/10/23
  • Preliminary public hearing commenting period open until 8/10/23
  • Comments on economic impact: 12/18/23 through 1/17/24
  • Clearinghouse submittal: 2/22/24 - CR 24-025
  • Public hearing held 4/29/24

Active Notices/Solicitations: none
Department Contact: Jessica Przybylski (Rules Coordinator) jessica.przybylski1@dhs.wisconsin.gov 
Note: Commenting, notification services, and rule documents may also be available through the State Legislature's administrative rule website.

SUBMIT A PUBLIC COMMENT

Current Rule Text: ch. DHS 137
Statement of Scope: Statement of Scope SS 076-22, Governor's approval 9/8/22
Scope Expiration: 3/12/25
Promulgation Type: permanent and emergency rule revision
Promulgation Status: see below

Permanent rule: Legislative Reference Bureau publication

  • Comments on economic impact: 3/13/23 - 3/27/23
  • Clearinghouse submission: 6/27/23 - CR 23-036
  • Public hearing held 10/12/23
  • Governor's Office proposed rule order submittal: 11/6/23
  • Legislative submission: 12/6/23
  • Legislative Reference Bureau submission: 3/20/24
  • Effective date: 5/1/24

Emergency rule: active - EmR 2312

  • Governor's Office emergency rule order submittal: 6/7/23
  • Wisconsin State Journal publication: 8/21/23
  • Legislative Reference Bureau submission: 8/21/23
  • Extended expiration date: 5/1/24

Active Notices/Solicitations: none
Department Contact: Jessica Przybylski (Rules Coordinator) jessica.przybylski1@dhs.wisconsin.gov 
Note: Commenting, notification services, and rule documents may also be available through the State Legislature's administrative rule website.

SUBMIT A PUBLIC COMMENT

Current Rule Text: ch. DHS 181
Statement of Scope: Statement of Scope SS 077-22, Governor's approval 9/8/22
Scope Expiration: 3/12/25
Promulgation Type: permanent rule revision
Promulgation Status: Legislative Council review

  • Preliminary public hearing held 12/13/22
  • Preliminary public hearing commenting period open until 12/20/22
  • Comments on economic impact: 12/11/23 - 12/26/23
  • Clearinghouse submittal: 2/21/24

Active Notices/Solicitations: none
Department Contact: Jessica Przybylski (Rules Coordinator) jessica.przybylski1@dhs.wisconsin.gov 
Note: Commenting, notification services, and rule documents may also be available through the State Legislature's administrative rule website.

Last revised May 3, 2024