The purpose of this operations memo is to announce a change in drug screening requirements for applicants and members who are required to pass a drug test to receive FoodShare benefits. This change will align FoodShare policy with the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administrations standard drug testing recommendations.

This memo announces an increase in the annual independence account contribution limit for Medicaid Purchase Plan (MAPP) members.

2009 Wis. Act 318 authorizes up to $250,000 from Tribal gaming revenues to fund high-cost mental health placements of Tribal nation members when Tribal nation or county costs exceed $50,000 annually and when treatment services are ordered by a Tribal court. This memo outlines the criteria for these funds for state fiscal year 2026 and how to apply. 

This memo provides clinical and laboratory guidance regarding testing criteria, specimen collection protocols, and specimen transport instructions.

This memo details the updated procedure for local Birth to 3 program notification, verification, and correction of pre-findings and findings of noncompliance. This memo updates, incorporates information from, and replaces DMS Numbered Memo 2025-01, released in June 2025.

The purpose of this memo is to notify Child Care Certification Workers of new and revised health and safety rules and to outline new procedures for certification workers in monitoring for compliance with the updated rules.

This memo announces the extension of the BadgerCare Plus postpartum coverage period from two to 12 months.

This operations memo announces the implementation of a process for obtaining informed consent from members for communications sent by text and email. This change is being made to comply with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requirements. 

This memo announces updates to policy for the SeniorCare program regarding changes to the recovery of overpayments and the assignment of an authorized representative.