40% Rule Monitoring Policy
40% Rule Monitoring Policy
The purpose of this memo is to provide updated guidance for the 40% Rule and its monitoring processes.
Clarification of the Ages of Eligible Children Policy for Child Care
Clarification of the Ages of Eligible Children Policy for Child Care
The purpose of this Operations Memo is to provide clarification to the ages of eligible children requirements and the CARES Worker Web (CWW) system functionality when determining eligibility for the Wisconsin Shares child care subsidy program.
Recommendation to Continue Administration of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Monoclonal Antibody Products Beyond March 31, 2026
Recommendation to Continue Administration of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Monoclonal Antibody Products Beyond March 31, 2026
This memo provides notification of an extension for the use of RSV monoclonal antibody products for infants and young children.
New Reporting Tool for the Children’s Community Options Program
New Reporting Tool for the Children’s Community Options Program
This memo describes the new Children’s Community Options Program (CCOP) spending and reconciliation tool, Health Engagement and Reporting Tool (HEART).
FoodShare Benefits and Out-of-State QUEST Card Usage
FoodShare Benefits and Out-of-State QUEST Card Usage
This operations memo announces new default security settings for QUEST cards to reduce FoodShare fraud and theft. QUEST cards will be restricted to purchases in Wisconsin and bordering states, though members can temporarily adjust their settings to allow purchases elsewhere.
Qualifying for the Heating Standard Utility Allowance for FoodShare
Qualifying for the Heating Standard Utility Allowance for FoodShare
This operations memo announces a change to how FoodShare assistance groups with no elderly, blind, or disabled (EBD) members qualify for the heating standard utility allowance (HSUA).
Health Care Policy for Members with Immigration Status Changes
Health Care Policy for Members with Immigration Status Changes
This memo announces new requirements for situations when a health care member has an immigration status that is found to be questionable. It also announces a new policy for when a child in a 12-month continuous coverage period no longer qualifies for full-benefit health care coverage based on their immigration status.
Earned Income, Homestead, and Other Tax Credits
Earned Income, Homestead, and Other Tax Credits
This operations memo provides:
- Information on tax credits and tax preparation services available to working families in Wisconsin for the 2025 tax year
- A reminder to Wisconsin Works (W-2) and Income Maintenance (IM) agencies of the importance of notifying program participants of the financial advantages of federal and state tax credits
- A reminder on how to count federal and state tax refunds when determining financial eligibility for assistance
Emergency Medical Service Provider Renewal Information
Emergency Medical Service Provider Renewal Information
This memo provides guidance to emergency medical service providers looking to renew their license.
Paramedic with Critical Care Endorsement Requirement
Paramedic with Critical Care Endorsement Requirement
This memo provides guidance to paramedics with critical care endorsement looking to renew their license.