Category: DHS
Supreme Court rules DHS can’t recoup Medicaid payments for ‘documentation shortcomings’
The Department of Health Services can’t recoup payments to Medicaid providers for “documentation shortcomings” after they performed services for program members, according to a Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling issued last week.
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Active COVID-19 investigations rise by 66
Active COVID-19-related public health investigations increased by 66 from last week, according to the Department of Health Services.
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Safar, Ayers depart DHS
Nicole Safar, who was third in charge at the Department of Health Services, is now the leader of A Better Wisconsin Together, a progressive advocacy organization, according to a Monday statement.
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Evers declares public health emergency in response to coronavirus
Gov. Tony Evers declared a public health emergency Thursday in response to the new coronavirus.
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DHS seeks input on Medicaid coverage of residential treatment for substance use disorder
The Department of Health Services is planning to re-work a benefit for residential treatment for substance use disorder that was set to start Feb. 1. The agency delayed implementation last Friday.
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DHS lead abatement program gets federal approval
Federal health officials have approved a state plan to provide lead abatement services in the homes of low-income children and pregnant women enrolled in Medicaid, the Department of Health Services said Thursday.
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