The Wisconsin Department of Health Services 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.
DHS omnibus, 2019 EO 15, Inclusive Language
Statement of Scope: Statement of Scope 084-19, Governor's approval 07/29/19
Scope Expiration Date: 02/19/22
Promulgation Type: omnibus rule revision
Promulgation Status: post public hearing rule revision and legislative report drafting
- Comments on economic impact: 08/10/20 - 08/24/20
- Clearinghouse submission: 11/04/20
- Public hearing held: 02/12/21
- Governor's Office proposed rule order submittal: pending
Active Notices/Solicitations: None
Department Contact: Mark Thompson (Rules Attorney) 608-266-1279
Note: Commenting, notification services, and rule documents may also be available through the State Legislature's administrative rule website.
DHS omnibus, Biennial Rule Review (2019)
Statement of Scope: Statement of Scope 083-19, Governor's approval 07/29/19
Scope Expiration Date: 02/19/22
Promulgation Type: omnibus rule revision
Promulgation Status: post public hearing rule revision and legislative report drafting
- Comments on economic impact: 03/30/20-04/13/20.
- Clearinghouse submission: 11/04/20
- Public hearing held: 02/12/21
- Governor's Office proposed rule order submittal: pending
Active Notices/Solicitations: none
Department Contact: Mark Thompson (Rules Attorney) 608-266-1279
Note: Commenting, notification services, and rule documents may also be available through the State Legislature's administrative rule website.
DHS DMS omnibus, Biennial Rule Review (2019)
Statement of Scope Statement of Scope 117-19, Governor's approval 12/05/19
Scope Expiration: 06/09/22
Promulgation Type: omnibus rule revision
Promulgation Status: Governor's Office review
- Comments on economic impact: 07/06/20-07/20/20.
- Clearinghouse submittal: 09/09/20 - CR 20-039
- Public hearing held: 11/13/20
- Governor's Office proposed rule order submittal: 01/06/21
Active Notices/Solicitations: none
Department Contact: Laura Brauer (Rules Coordinator) 608-266-5368
Note: Commenting, notification services, and rule documents may also be available through the State Legislature's administrative rule website.
DHS 10, 73, 90 104, & 105, SS 062-20, Long-Term Care Services and Medical Assistance Program Fair Hearing Process
Statement of Scope: Statement of Scope 062-20, Governor's approval 05/15/2020
Scope Expiration Date: 12/08/2022
Promulgation Type: permanent rule
Promulgation Status: advisory committee meetings and rule drafting
- Preliminary public hearing held: 08/07/20
- Preliminary public commenting period open until 08/07/20
- Advisory committee meetings: meetings planned for late May/early June, notices forthcoming
Active Notices/Solicitations: None
Department Contact: Laura Brauer (Rules Coordinator) 608-266-5368
Note: Commenting, notification services, and rule documents may also be available through the State Legislature's administrative rule website.
DHS 10, 38, 73, 92, 101, 105, 106, 107, 108, and 109, SS 061-20, Medical Assistance Program Telehealth Services
Statement of Scope: Statement of Scope 061-20, Governor's approval 06/04/2020
Scope Expiration Date: 12/08/2022
Promulgation Type: permanent and emergency rule
Promulgation Status: advisory committee meetings and rule drafting
- Preliminary public hearing: 08/27/20
- Preliminary public commenting period open until 08/27/20
- Advisory committee meetings: pending, tentatively scheduled to begin in June/July, notices forthcoming
Active Notices/Solicitations: none
Department Contact: Laura Brauer (Rules Coordinator) 608-266-5368
Note: Commenting, notification services, and rule documents may also be available through the State Legislature's administrative rule website.
DHS 34, 35, 36, 40, 50, 61, 63, & 75, Telehealth
Statement of Scope: Revised Statement of Scope 010-21, Governor's approval 12/23/2020
Scope Expiration Date: 07/25/2023
Promulgation Type: permanent and emergency rule
Promulgation Status: rule drafting
- Revised statement of scope 010-21 modifying SS 128-20
- Preliminary public hearing: 02/01/21
- Preliminary public commenting period open until 02/01/21
Active Notices/Solicitations: None
Department Contact: Sarah Coyle (Rules Coordinator) 608-266-2715
Note: Commenting, notification services, and rule documents may also be available through the State Legislature's administrative rule website.
DHS 34, 35, 36, 61, & 63, SS 113-20, Allowing Non-Expiring Certificates and Biennial Reporting and Submission of Fees
Statement of Scope: Statement of Scope 113-20, Governor's approval 08/13/20
Scope Expiration Date: 02/17/2023
Promulgation Type: permanent rule
Promulgation Status: rule drafting
- Preliminary public hearing held: 10/07/20
- Preliminary public commenting period open until 10/07/20
Active Notices/Solicitations: none
Department Contact: Sarah Coyle (Rules Coordinator) 608-266-2715
Note: Commenting, notification services, and rule documents may also be available through the State Legislature's administrative rule website.
DHS 75, Community Substance Abuse Service Standards
Current Rule Text: ch. DHS 75
Statement of Scope: Statement of Scope 088-18, Governor's approval 07/27/18
Scope Expiration Date: 02/06/21
Promulgation Type: rule repeal and recreate
Promulgation Status: legislative review
- Listening sessions held: 5/21/19, 5/23/19, 6/17/19, 6/20/19, 6/27/19, 7/16/19
- Advisory Committee Meetings held 09/23/19, 10/28/19, 12/12/19
- Comments on economic impact: 07/27/20 through 08/26/20
- Clearinghouse submittal: 10/08/20 - CR 20-047
- Public hearing held: 11/13/20
- Governor's Office proposed rule order submittal: 01/06/21
- Legislature submission: 02/05/21 - CR 20-047
Active Notices/Solicitations: Please see the DHS 75 revision summary document.
Department Contact: Sarah Coyle (Rules Coordinator) 608-266-2715
Note: Commenting, notification services, and rule documents may also be available through the State Legislature's administrative rule website.
DHS 77, Service Fund for People who are Deaf, Deafblind, or Hard of Hearing
Current Rule Text: ch. DHS 77
Statement of Scope: Statement of Scope113-19, Governor's approval 11/21/19
Scope Expiration Date: 05/25/22
Promulgation Type: rule revision
Promulgation Status: advisory committee meetings and rule drafting
- Advisory Committee Meetings: 3/19/21, future meetings pending, notice(s) forthcoming
Active Notices/Solicitations: none
Department Contact: Chris Gjestson (Rules Coordinator) 608-266-0472
Note: Commenting, notification services, and rule documents may also be available through the State Legislature's administrative rule website.
DHS 88, Licensed Adult Family Homes
Current Rule Text: ch. DHS 88
Statement of Scope: Statement of Scope 092-19, Governor's approval 08/29/19
Scope Expiration: 03/03/22
Promulgation Type: rule revision
Promulgation Status: rule drafting and advisory committee list formation
Active Notices/Solicitations: none
Department Contact: Pat Benesh (Rules Coordinator) 608-264-9896
Note: Commenting, notification services, and rule documents may also be available through the State Legislature's administrative rule website.
DHS 101, 105, and 107, Complex Rehabilitation Technology and Certification
Current Rule Text: ch. DHS 101, ch. DHS 105, ch DHS 107
Statement of Scope: Statement of Scope 037-19, Governor's approval 03/22/19
Scope Expiration: 10/01/21
Promulgation Type: omnibus rule revision
Promulgation Status: legislative review
- Preliminary public hearing held 04/22/19
- Preliminary public commenting period open until 04/29/19
- Advisory Committee Meeting held 10/08/19
- Comments on economic impact: 12/23/2019-01/06/2020.
- Clearinghouse submittal: 03/10/20
- Public hearing held: 08/27/20
- Governor's Office proposed rule order submittal: 11/11/20
- Legislature submission: 01/13/21
Active Notices/Solicitations: none
Department Contact: Laura Brauer (Rules Coordinator) 608-266-5368
Note: Commenting, notification services, and rule documents may also be available through the State Legislature's administrative rule website.
DHS 105 & 107, SS 138-20, Overdose Treatment Provider Certification and Covered Services
Current Rule Text: ch. DHS 105, ch DHS 107
Statement of Scope: Statement of Scope SS 138-20, Governor's approval 10/16/20
Scope Expiration: 04/16/23
Promulgation Type: emergency and permanent rule revision
Promulgation Status: advisory committee list formation
- Preliminary public hearing held: 12/03/20
- Preliminary public commenting period open until 12/03/20
Active Notices/Solicitations: none
Department Contact: Laura Brauer (Rules Coordinator) 608-266-5368
Note: Commenting, notification services, and rule documents may also be available through the State Legislature's administrative rule website.
DHS 105.14, Adult Day Care Centers
Current Rule Text: none
Statement of Scope: Statement of Scope 036-19, Governor's approval 03/22/19
Scope Expiration: 10/01/21
Promulgation Type: rule revision
Promulgation Status: rule revision and rulemaking report to Legislature drafting
- Preliminary public hearing held 4/26/19
- Preliminary public commenting period open until 4/26/19
- Advisory Committee meeting held 6/27/19
- Advisory Committee meeting held 7/25/19
- Comments on economic impact: 12/16/19-12/30/19
- Clearinghouse submission: 01/28/20
- Public hearing initially scheduled for 3/24/20 was cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns
- Public hearing rescheduled and held on 04/14/20
- Governor's Office proposed rule order submittal: pending
Active Notices/Solicitations: None
Department Contact: Pat Benesh (Rules Coordinator) 608-264-9896
Note: Commenting, notification services, and rule documents may also be available through the State Legislature's administrative rule website.
DHS 107, SS 156-20, Complex Rehabiliation Technology Prior Authorization Review
Current Rule Text: ch DHS 107
Statement of Scope: Statement of Scope SS 156-20, Governor's approval 12/11/20
Scope Expiration: 06/21/2023
Promulgation Type: permanent rule revision
Promulgation Status: rule drafting
Active Notices/Solicitations: none
Department Contact: Laura Brauer (Rules Coordinator) 608-266-5368
Note: Commenting, notification services, and rule documents may also be available through the State Legislature's administrative rule website.
DHS 107, Medicaid-Covered Services
Current Rule Text: ch DHS 107
Statement of Scope: Statement of Scope 107-19, Governor's approval 10/18/19
Scope Expiration: 04/28/22
Promulgation Type: emergency and permanent rule revision
Promulgation Status: post public hearing rule revision and legislative report drafting on permanent rule
Permanent rule:
- Preliminary public hearing held: 3/6/20
- Preliminary public commenting period open until 3/6/20
- Comments on economic impact: 05/26/20-06/09/20
- Clearinghouse submittal: 10/28/20
- Public hearing held: 02/12/21
- Governor's Office proposed rule order submittal: pending
Emergency rule:
- Preliminary public hearing held: 3/6/20
- Preliminary public commenting period open until 3/6/20
- Clearinghouse submittal: 10/28/20
- Governor's Office emergency rule submittal: 12/03/20
- Governor's Approval of Emergency Rule: 12/23/20
- Publication with Wisconsin State Journal: 01/13/21
- Signed, certified copies filed with Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau: 01/15/21
- Public hearing held: 02/12/21
- Emergency Rule EmR 2103, effective start date: 01/13/21, expiration date: 06/11/21
Active Notices/Solicitations: none
Department Contact: Laura Brauer (Rules Coordinator) 608-266-5368
Note: Commenting, notification services, and rule documents may also be available through the State Legislature's administrative rule website.
DHS 107, SS 129-20, Medical Assistance Provider Certification and Covered Services
Current Rule Text: ch DHS 107
Statement of Scope: Statement of Scope SS 129-20, Governor's approval 09/25/20
Scope Expiration: 04/05/2023
Promulgation Type: permanent rule revision
Promulgation Status: advisory committee list formation, advisory committee meetings, and rule drafting
- Preliminary public hearing held: 11/13/20
- Preliminary public commenting period open until 11/13/20
- Advisory committee meetings: meetings planned for late spring, notice(s) forthcoming
Active Notices/Solicitations: none
Department Contact: Laura Brauer (Rules Coordinator) 608-266-5368
Note: Commenting, notification services, and rule documents may also be available through the State Legislature's administrative rule website.
DHS 109, SS 145-20, SeniorCare Prescription Drugs
Current Rule Text: ch DHS 109
Statement of Scope: Statement of Scope SS 145-20. Governor's approval 10/28/20
Scope Expiration: 05/02/2023
Promulgation Type: permanent rule revision
Promulgation Status: rule drafting and advisory committee list formation
- Advisory committee meetings: notice(s) forthcoming
Active Notices/Solicitations: none
Department Contact: Laura Brauer (Rules Coordinator) 608-266-5368
Note: Commenting, notification services, and rule documents may also be available through the State Legislature's administrative rule website.
DHS 110, Emergency Medical Services Licensing, Certification, and Training Requirements
Current Rule Text: ch. DHS 110
Statement of Scope: Statement of Scope 029-19, Governor's approval 03/13/19
Scope Expiration: 09/18/2021
Promulgation Type: rule revision
Promulgation Status: legislative review
- Preliminary public hearing held: 4/1/19
- Preliminary public commenting period open until 4/1/19
- Advisory Committee Meeting held: 06/05/19
- Advisory Committee Meeting held: 07/17/19
- Advisory Committee Meeting held: 09/04/19
- Comments on economic impact: 01/21/20-02/04/20
- Clearinghouse submittal: 07/22/20
- Public hearing held: 10/21/20
- Governor's Office proposed rule order submittal: 01/06/21
- Legislature submission: 01/13/21 - CR 20-028
Active Notices/Solicitations: none
Department Contact: Chris Gjestson (Rules Coordinator) 608-266-0472
Note: Commenting, notification services, and rule documents may also be available through the State Legislature's administrative rule website.
DHS 115, SS 148-20, Screening Newborns for Congenital and Metabolic Disorders (Pompe)
Current Rule Text: ch. DHS 115
Statement of Scope: Statement of Scope 148-20, Governor's approval 11/24/20
Scope Expiration: 05/30/2023
Promulgation Type: permanent rule revision and emergency rule
Promulgation Status: rule drafting
Permanent rule:
- Preliminary public hearing held: 01/11/21
- Preliminary public commenting period open until 01/11/21
Emergency rule:
- Preliminary public hearing held: 01/11/21
- Preliminary public commenting period open until 01/11/21
Active Notices/Solicitations: none
Department Contact: Chris Gjestson (Rules Coordinator) 608-266-0472
Note: Commenting, notification services, and rule documents may also be available through the State Legislature's administrative rule website.
DHS 118, Trauma Care
Current Rule Text: ch. DHS 118
Statement of Scope: Statement of Scope 112-15, Governor's approval 09/16/15
Scope Expiration: 02/04/20
Promulgation Type: rule revision
Promulgation Status: pending submission to Legislative Reference Bureau for publication
- DHS 118 Advisory Committee Meeting 09/29/16
- DHS 118 Advisory Committee Meeting 10/21/16
- DHS 118 Advisory Committee Meeting 11/14/16
- Comments on economic impact: 12/03/18-12/17/18
- Clearinghouse submittal: 6/20/19
- Public hearing held: 10/11/19
- Governor's Office proposed rule order submittal: 01/07/20
- Legislature submission: 01/29/20
- Legislative review: completed CR 19-086
- Legislative Reference Bureau submission and publication: pending
Active Notices/Solicitations: none
Department Contact: Chris Gjestson (Rules Coordinator) 608-266-0472
Note: Commenting, notification services, and rule documents may also be available through the State Legislature's administrative rule website.
DHS 144, Immunization of Students
Current Rule Text: ch. DHS 144
Statement of Scope: Statement of Scope 067-17, Governor's approval 07/26/17
Scope Expiration: 02/04/20
Promulgation Type: rule revision
Promulgation Status: pending submission to Legislative Reference Bureau for publication
- DHS 144 & 146 Advisory Committee Meeting 01/26/18
- DHS 144 & 146 Advisory Committee Meeting 02/14/18
- DHS 144 & 146 Advisory Committee Meeting 03/14/18
- Comments on economic impact: 09/24/18 to 10/09/18
- Clearinghouse submittal: 06/10/19
- Public hearing held: 07/26/19
- Governor's Office proposed rule order submittal: 10/31/19
- Legislature submission: 12/17/19
- Legislative Assembly Committee on Constitution and Ethics public hearing held 03/03/20
- Executive session held: 03/05/20 report objection in part recommended by Assembly Committee on Constitution and Ethics, Ayes 6, Noes 2
- Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules (JCRAR) motions: 05/05/20 report concurrence in objection by CRAR, Ayes 6, Noes 4
- Legislative review: completed CR 19-079
- Legislative Reference Bureau publication: pending
Active Notices/Solicitations: none
Department Contact: Chris Gjestson (Rules Coordinator) 608-266-0472
Note: Commenting, notification services, and rule documents may also be available through the State Legislature's administrative rule website.
DHS 157, SS 096-20, Radiation Protection Requirements
Current Rule: ch. DHS 157
Statement of Scope: Statement of Scope SS 096-20, Governor's approval 07/16/20
Scope Expiration Date: 01/27/2023
Promulgation Type: rule revision
Promulgation Status: rule drafting and advisory committee meetings
- Preliminary public hearing held: 08/21/20
- Preliminary public commenting period open until 08/21/20
- Advisory Committee Meetings held: 02/17/2021 & 3/10/2021
Active Notices/Solicitations: none
Department Contact: Chris Gjestson (Rules Coordinator) 608-266-0472
Note: Commenting, notification services, and rule documents may also be available through the State Legislature's administrative rule website.
DHS 163, Certification for the Identification, Removal and Reduction of Lead-Based Paint Hazards
Current Rule: ch. DHS 163
Statement of Scope: Statement of Scope 070-18, Governor's approval 06/12/18
Scope Expiration: 12/18/20
Promulgation Type: rule revision
Promulgation Status: legislative review
- Comments on economic impact: 05/20/19-06/03/19.
- Clearinghouse submittal: 08/07/19
- Public hearing rescheduled and held: 04/23/20
- Governor's Office proposed rule order submittal: 10/28/20
- Legislature submission: 12/09/20 CR 19-110
Active Notices/Solicitations: None
Department Contact: Chris Gjestson (Rules Coordinator) 608-266-0472
Note: Commenting, notification services, and rule documents may also be available through the State Legislature's administrative rule website.
DHS 10, SS 048-20, EmR 2040, Requirements for Adult Long-Term Care, Emergency Rule
Statement of Scope: Statement of Scope 048-20, Governor's approval 05/20/2020
Scope Expiration Date: 11/26/2022
Promulgation Type: emergency rule
Promulgation Status: completed, effective date: 10/24/20, EmR 2040
- Governor's Approval of emergency rule: 10/09/20
- Publication in the Wisconsin State Journal: 10/24/20
- Signed, certified copies filed with Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau: 10/28/2020
- Public hearing held: 11/20/20. Public hearing notice posted with LRB and WI Public Meetings website
- Public hearing comment period open until 11/20/20
- Emergency rule first 60-day extension request submitted to JCRAR: 2/19/21
- Extended expiration date: 5/21/21
Active Notices/Solicitations: none
Department Contact: Laura Brauer, Division of Medicaid Services, 1-608-266-5368, DHSDMSAdminRules@dhs.wisconsin.gov
Note: Commenting, notification services, and rule documents may also be available through the State Legislature's administrative rule website.
DHS 107, SS 049-20, EmR 2041, Medicaid Benefits Management, Emergency Rule
Statement of Scope: Statement of Scope 049-20, Governor's approval 05/20/2020
Scope Expiration Date: 11/26/2022
Promulgation Type: emergency rule
Promulgation Status: completed, effective date: 10/26/20, EmR 2041
- Governor's Approval of emergency rule: 10/16/20
- Publication in the Wisconsin State Journal: 10/26/20
- Signed, certified copies filed with Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau: 10/28/2020
- Public hearing held: 11/19/20. Public hearing notice posted with LRB and WI Public Meetings website
- Public hearing comment period open until 11/19/20
- Emergency rule first 60-day extension request submitted to JCRAR: 2/19/21
- Extended expiration date: 5/23/21
Active Notices/Solicitations: none
Department Contact: Laura Brauer, Division of Medicaid Services, 1-608-266-5368, DHSDMSAdminRules@dhs.wisconsin.gov
Note: Commenting, notification services, and rule documents may also be available through the State Legislature's administrative rule website.
DHS 102, 103, and 109, SS 039-20, EmR 2033 - Medicaid Eligibility Requirements, Emergency Rule
Statement of Scope: Statement of Scope 039-20, Governor's approval 05/08/20
Scope Expiration Date: 11/11/2022
Promulgation Type: emergency rule
Promulgation Status: completed, effective date: 09/03/20, EmR 2033
- Governor's Approval of emergency rule: 08/21/20
- Publication in the Wisconsin State Journal: 09/03/20
- Signed, certified copies filed with Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau: 09/03/20
- Public hearing: held October 1, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. Public hearing notice posted with LRB and and WI Public Meetings website
- Public hearing comment period open until 10/01/20
- Emergency rule 60-day first extension request submitted to JCRAR: 12/22/20
- Emergency rule 60-day second extension request submitted to JCRAR: 2/19/21
- Extended expiration date: 5/30/21
Active Notices/Solicitations: none
Department Contact: Laura Brauer, Division of Medicaid Services, 1-608-266-5368, DHSDMSAdminRules@dhs.wisconsin.gov
Note: Commenting, notification services, and rule documents may also be available through the State Legislature's administrative rule website.
DHS 110, SS 052-20, EmR 2031, Emergency Medical Services Licensure, Certification, and Staffing Requirements, Emergency Rule
Statement of Scope: Statement of Scope 052-20, Governor's approval 05/22/2020
Scope Expiration Date: 11/26/2022
Promulgation Type: emergency rule
Promulgation Status: completed, effective: 08/26/20, EmR 2031
- Governor's Approval of emergency rule: 08/11/20
- Publication with Wisconsin State Journal: 08/26/20
- Signed, certified copies filed with Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau: 08/26/20
- Public hearing held: 10/06/20. Public hearing notice posted with LRB and WI Public Meetings website
- Public hearing comment period open until 10/06/20
- Emergency rule 60-day extension request submitted to JCRAR: 12/22/20
- Emergency rule 60-day second extension request submitted to JCRAR: 2/19/21
- Extended expiration date: 05/22/21
Active Notices/Solicitations: none
Department Contact: Mark Thompson (Rules Attorney) 608-266-1279
Note: Commenting, notification services, and rule documents may also be available through the State Legislature's administrative rule website
DHS 129, SS 053-20, EmR 2029, Certification of Programs for Training and Testing Nurse Aides and Feeding Assistants, Emergency Rule
Statement of Scope: Statement of Scope 053-20, Governor's approval 05/22/2020
Scope Expiration Date: 11/26/2022
Promulgation Type: emergency rule
Promulgation Status: completed, effective date: 08/10/20, EmR 2029
- Governor's Approval of Emergency Rule: 07/31/20
- Publication with Wisconsin State Journal: 08/10/20
- Signed, certified copies filed with Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau: 08/18/20
- Public hearing held: 09/09/20. Public hearing notice posted with LRB and WI Public Meetings website
- Public hearing comment period open until 09/09/20
- Emergency rule 60-day first extension request submitted to JCRAR: 11/18/20
- Emergency rule 60-day second extension request submitted to JCRAR: 02/05/21
- Extended expiration date: 05/06/21
Active Notices/Solicitations: none
Department Contact: Pat Benesh (Rules Coordinator) 608-264-9896
Note: Commenting, notification services, and rule documents may also be available through the State Legislature's administrative rule website.
