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

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 and preparing for economic impact public comment period.

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: Allie Merfeld (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: chs. DHS 75, 101, 105, & 107
Statement of Scope: Statement of Scope 047-24, Governor's approval 5/2/24
Scope Expiration Date: 11/13/26
Promulgation Type: permanent and emergency rule revision
Promulgation Status: rule drafting
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 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: Governor's Office review

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
Governor's Office proposed rule order submittal: 6/7/24

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.

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Current Rule Text: ch. DHS 88
Statement of Scope: Revised Statement of Scope SS 066-24, Governor's approval 5/30/24. This revised statement of scope modifies SS 108-21, which was published in Register No. 792A1 on December 6, 2021.
Scope Expiration: 12/3/26
Promulgation Type: rule revision
Promulgation Status: Advisory Committee List formulation and rule drafting
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

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: Legislative Council review

Comments on economic impact: 9/18/23 - 10/16/23
Submission to Clearinghouse: 5/24/24
Public hearing: pending

Active Notices/Solicitations: none
Department Contact: Allie Merfeld (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: rule drafting

Preliminary public hearing held 5/9/24
Preliminary public hearing commenting period open until 5/9/24

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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 157
Statement of Scope: Statement of Scope SS 069-24, Governor's approval 6/20/24
Scope Expiration: 12/24/26
Promulgation Type: permanent rule revision
Promulgation Status: statement of scope publication
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.

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Current Rule Text: chs. DHS 163, 181, & 182
Statement of Scope: Revised Statement of Scope SS 051-24, Governor's approval 5/16/24. This statement of scope modifies SS 077-22 to include two additional rule chapters and seeks to promulgate an emergency rule in addition to a permanent rule.
Scope Expiration: 11/20/26
Promulgation Type: permanent rule and emergency rule revision
Promulgation Status: Preliminary public hearing on revised scope statement

Preliminary public hearing scheduled for July 11, 2024 1:00pm to 2:00pm

Active Notices/Solicitations: NOTICE OF PRELIMINARY PUBLIC HEARING AND COMMENT PERIOD
Chapters DHS 163, 181, and 182
Revised Statement of Scope Number SS 051-24
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Department of Health Services (“the Department”) will hold a preliminary public hearing on the revised scope statement, SS 051-24, which indicates the Department’s intent to engage in rulemaking to DHS 163, 181, and 182 relating to the definition of “lead poisoning and exposure” when reporting blood lead test results. 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
July 11, 2024
1:00-2:00 p.m.
Location
Zoom Meeting
Meeting URL: https://dhswi.zoomgov.com/j/1613258938
One tap mobile:
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Meeting ID: 161 325 8938
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Meeting ID: 161 325 8938
STATEMENT OF SCOPE
The statement of scope was published in the Wisconsin Administrative Register on May 20, 2024. A copy of the statement of scope may be accessed online at: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/register/2024/821a3/register/ss/ss_051_24_revised_scope_statement/ss_051_24_revised_scope_statement
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION
Comments may be provided at the hearing, or submitted to the Department until July 18, 2024, by:
1. Accessing the Department’s Administrative Rules website using the link provided: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/rules/active-rulemaking-projects.htm
2. Submitting a public comment through the Wisconsin State Legislature’s website using the link provided: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/scope_statements/comment.
3. Mailing or emailing written comments to:
Liz Truslow-Evans
Lead and Asbestos Section
Wisconsin Department of Health Services
1 W. Wilson St., Rm. 139
Madison, WI 53707
Liz.Evans@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 Liz Truslow-Evans at (608) 266-1295. 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 Liz Truslow-Evans al número (608) 266-1295. Debe someter su petición por lo menos 7 días de antes de la actividad.
Hmong
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AGENCY CONTACT PERSON
Liz Truslow-Evans
Lead and Asbestos Section
Wisconsin Department of Health Services
1 W. Wilson St., Rm. 139
Madison, WI 53707
Liz.Evans@dhs.wisconsin.gov
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.

DHS omnibus, Biennial Rule Review (2023)

DHS 72, 105 & 107, Overdose Treatment Provider Certification and Covered Services

DHS 75, 101, 105, & 107, Community Substance Use Services Standards; Medical Assistance Certification and Reimbursement for Certain Substance Use Services

DHS 75, relating to Advanced Practice Social Workers and Independent Social Workers Treating Substance Use Disorder as a Specialty

DHS 88, Licensed Adult Family Homes

DHS 105 and 107, Pharmacist Reimbursement for Patient Care Services through Medical Assistance

DHS 105 & 107, Prenatal Care Coordination and Child Care Coordination

DHS 115, Screening of Newborns for Congenital Disorders

DHS 157, Radiation Protection Requirements for Radiation Producing Machines and Radioactive Materials

DHS 163, 181, and 182, Reporting of Blood Lead Test Results

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