Statutorily Required Reports

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is statutorily required to create one-time, quarterly, annual, and biennial reports on behalf of the agency. DHS is required to provide these reports and information to the legislature and governor. DHS is also required by statute to post reports and information created by partners to its website.

Title Sort ascending Mandate Release Date
Cost to Certain Prevailing Parties, 2022

Wisconsin Stat. § 814.245(10)

Each state agency that is ordered to pay costs under this section or that recovers costs under sub. (11) shall report annually, as soon as is practicable after June 30, to the presiding officer of each house of the legislature the number, nature and amounts awarded, the claims involved in the action in which the costs were incurred, the costs recovered under sub. (11) and any other relevant information to aid the legislature in evaluating the effect of this section.

08/2022
Cost to Certain Prevailing Parties, 2021

Wisconsin Stat. § 814.245(10)

Each state agency that is ordered to pay costs under this section or that recovers costs under sub. (11) shall report annually, as soon as is practicable after June 30, to the presiding officer of each house of the legislature the number, nature and amounts awarded, the claims involved in the action in which the costs were incurred, the costs recovered under sub. (11) and any other relevant information to aid the legislature in evaluating the effect of this section.

08/2021
Cost to Certain Prevailing Parties, 2020

Wisconsin Stat. § 814.245(10)

Each state agency that is ordered to pay costs under this section or that recovers costs under sub. (11) shall report annually, as soon as is practicable after June 30, to the presiding officer of each house of the legislature the number, nature and amounts awarded, the claims involved in the action in which the costs were incurred, the costs recovered under sub. (11) and any other relevant information to aid the legislature in evaluating the effect of this section.

11/2020
Cost to Certain Prevailing Parties, 2018

Wisconsin Stat. § 814.245(10)

Each state agency that is ordered to pay costs under this section or that recovers costs under sub. (11) shall report annually, as soon as is practicable after June 30, to the presiding officer of each house of the legislature the number, nature and amounts awarded, the claims involved in the action in which the costs were incurred, the costs recovered under sub. (11) and any other relevant information to aid the legislature in evaluating the effect of this section.

09/2018
Class A Violations for Nursing Homes and FDDS: 2025

Wisconsin Stat. § 50.04(5)(fr), Wis. Act. 237

As defined by s. 50.04(4)(b)(1), a Class A violation is “a violation of this subchapter or of the rules promulgated thereunder which creates a condition or occurrence relating to the operation and maintenance of a nursing home presenting a substantial probability that death or serious mental or physical harm to a resident will result therefrom.”

03/2026
Birth to 3 Program State Performance Plan/Annual Performance Report

Wisconsin Stat. § 51.44(5)(c)

51.44(5)(c).  Annually, submit to the chief clerk of each house of the Legislature for distribution to the Legislature under s. 13.172(2) a report on the department's progress toward full implementation of the program under this section, including the progress of counties in implementing goals for participation in 5th-year requirements under 20 USC 1476.

03/2026
Annual Report on WHIO, 2024

Wisconsin Stat. § 153.05(2s)

(2s) Annually, the department of health services and the department of employee trust funds shall jointly prepare and submit under s. 13.172 (3) to standing committees of the legislature with jurisdiction over health issues a report on the activities of the data organization under this chapter.

11/2025
Annual Report on WHIO, 2023

Wisconsin Stat. § 153.05(2s)

(2s) Annually, the department of health services and the department of employee trust funds shall jointly prepare and submit under s. 13.172 (3) to standing committees of the legislature with jurisdiction over health issues a report on the activities of the data organization under this chapter.

09/2024
Annual Report on WHIO, 2022

Wisconsin Stat. § 153.05(2s)

(2s) Annually, the department of health services and the department of employee trust funds shall jointly prepare and submit under s. 13.172 (3) to standing committees of the legislature with jurisdiction over health issues a report on the activities of the data organization under this chapter.

01/2024
Annual Report on WHIO, 2021

Wisconsin Stat. § 153.05(2s)

(2s) Annually, the department of health services and the department of employee trust funds shall jointly prepare and submit under s. 13.172 (3) to standing committees of the legislature with jurisdiction over health issues a report on the activities of the data organization under this chapter.

11/2022
Annual Report on WHIO, 2020 Wisconsin Stat. § 153.05(2s) (2s) Annually, the department of health services and the department of employee trust funds shall jointly prepare and submit under s. 13.172 (3) to standing committees of the legislature with jurisdiction over health issues a report on the activities of the data organization under this chapter. 01/2022
Annual Report on WHIO, 2019 Wisconsin Stat. § 153.05(2s) (2s) Annually, the department of health services and the department of employee trust funds shall jointly prepare and submit under s. 13.172 (3) to standing committees of the legislature with jurisdiction over health issues a report on the activities of the data organization under this chapter. 05/2021
Annual Report on WHIO, 2018 Wisconsin Stat. § 153.05(2s) (2s) Annually, the department of health services and the department of employee trust funds shall jointly prepare and submit under s. 13.172 (3) to standing committees of the legislature with jurisdiction over health issues a report on the activities of the data organization under this chapter. 10/2019
2024 Medicaid Dental Pilot Program Evaluation

Wisconsin Stat. § 2.49.45(24k)(c)

No later than January 1, 2020, and biennially thereafter, that the Department submit to JFC, the chief clerks’ offices and to the health or public benefits committees a report that identifies the number of MA members who received services under the pilot program, an estimate of the potential reduction in health care costs and ER visits due to the pilot program, the feasibility of continuing the pilot project and expanding in specific areas of the state or statewide, the amount of money distributed under the project and an explanation if not all funds were distributed, and an analysis of Medicaid member populations who received services under the pilot program and populations who were not enrolled but who may benefit from participation.

08/2024
2023-2025 Biennial Report on the Status of Readiness for Health Emergencies in Wisconsin

Wisconsin Stat. 250.03(3)(b)

Biennially, after first consulting with the adjutant general, local health departments, health care providers, as defined in § 146.81(1)(a) to (p), and law enforcement agencies, as defined in § 165.77(1)(b), the department shall submit to the legislature under § 13.172(2) and to the governor a report on the preparedness of the public health system to address public health emergencies.

10/2025
2023 Annual Report to the Governor on Activities Relating to Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment

Wisconsin Stat. § 51.45(4)(p)

Submit to the governor or the state health planning and development agency under P.L. 93-641, as amended, an annual report covering the activities of the department relating to treatment of alcoholism.

04/2025
2022 Annual Report to the Governor on Activities Relating to Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment

Wisconsin Stat. § 51.45(4)(p)

Submit to the governor or the state health planning and development agency under P.L. 93-641, as amended, an annual report covering the activities of the department relating to treatment of alcoholism.

02/2024
2021-2023 Biennial Report on the Status of Readiness for Health Emergencies in Wisconsin

Wisconsin Stat. 250.03(3)(b)

Biennially, after first consulting with the adjutant general, local health departments, health care providers, as defined in § 146.81(1)(a) to (p), and law enforcement agencies, as defined in § 165.77(1)(b), the department shall submit to the legislature under § 13.172(2) and to the governor a report on the preparedness of the public health system to address public health emergencies.

09/2023
2021 Medicaid Dental Pilot Program Evaluation

Wisconsin Stat. § 2.49.45(24k)(c)

No later than January 1, 2020, and biennially thereafter, that the Department submit to JFC, the chief clerks’  offices and to the health or public benefits committees a report that identifies the number of MA members who received services under the pilot program, an estimate of the potential reduction in health care costs and ER visits due to the pilot program, the feasibility of continuing the pilot project and expanding in specific areas of the state or statewide, the amount of money distributed under the project and an explanation if not all funds were distributed, and an analysis of Medicaid member populations who received services under the pilot program and populations who were not enrolled but who may benefit from participation.

05/2022
2021 Annual Report to the Governor on Activities Relating to Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment

Wisconsin Stat. § 51.45(4)(p)

Submit to the governor or the state health planning and development agency under P.L. 93-641, as amended, an annual report covering the activities of the department relating to treatment of alcoholism.

03/2023

Glossary

 
Last revised March 17, 2026