NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND COMMENT PERIOD
Chapters DHS 105 & 107
Clearinghouse Rule Number CR 25-004
Emergency Rule EmR2421
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Department of Health Services (“the Department”) will hold a public hearing
on two rules: (1) A permanent rule to revise chs. DHS 105 & 107, relating to certification of providers of prenatal care
coordination (“PNCC”) and child care coordination (“CCC”) services and reimbursement under the Medical
Assistance program; and (2) An emergency rule to revise chs. DHS 105 & 107, relating to certification of providers of
CCC services and reimbursement under the Medical Assistance program.
HEARING INFORMATION
Date and Time
February 27, 2025
9:00 – 10:00 AM CST
Location
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ANALYSIS AND TEXT OF THE RULE
Analysis of the proposed permanent rule and the proposed rule text may be accessed at:
https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/register/2025/829a3/register/submit_proposed/cr_25_004_submittal_notice/cr_2
5_004_rule_text.pdf
The emergency rule may be accessed at: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/emergency_rules/all/emr2421
FISCAL ESTIMATE-ECONOMIC IMPACT ANALYSIS
The fiscal estimate and economic impact analysis for the proposed permanent rule is available at:
https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/misc/chr/lc_ruletext/cr_25_004_fiscal_estimate_and_economic_impact_analysis.
pdf
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION
Comments may be provided at the hearing, or submitted to the Department until 11:59 PM on February 27, 2025, by:
1. Accessing the Department’s Administrative Rules website:
Active Rulemaking Projects: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/rules/active-rulemaking-projects.htm
2. Submitting a comment through the Wisconsin State Legislature’s website:
http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/chr/comment.
3. Mailing written comments to:
Allie Merfeld
Division of Medicaid Services
P.O. Box 309
Madison, WI 53701-0309
alexandra.merfeld@dhs.wisconsin.gov
INITIAL REGULATORY FLEXIBILITY ANALYSIS
No fiscal impact is estimated as there is no expected additional cost or savings for this project and no anticipated
change in utilization or reimbursement. There will be a small cost for providers to perform background checks on
qualified professionals and additional documentation requirements.
SMALL BUSINESS REGULATORY REVIEW COORDINATOR
Jackson Keuler
Office of Legal Counsel
1 West Wilson Street, Room 651
Madison WI 53703
Email: Jackson.Keuler@dhs.wisconsin.gov
AGENCY CONTACT PERSON
Allie Merfeld
Division of Medicaid Services
P.O. Box 309
Madison, WI 53701-0309
alexandra.merfeld@dhs.wisconsin.gov
608-267-4029
ACCESSIBILITY
English
The Department of Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and service provider. If you need
accommodations because of a disability or need an interpreter or translator, or if you need this material in another
language or in an alternate format, you may request assistance to participate by contacting Allie Merfeld at 608-267-
4029. You must make your request at least 7 days before the activity.
Spanish
The Department of Health Services es una agencia que ofrece igualdad en las oportunidades de empleo y servicios. Si
necesita algún tipo de acomodaciones debido a incapacidad o si necesita un interprete, traductor o esta información en
su propio idioma o en un formato alterno, usted puede pedir asistencia para participar en los programas comunicándose
con Allie Merfeld al número 608-267-4029. Debe someter su petición por lo menos 7 días de antes de la actividad.
Hmong
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luag rau sawv daws. Yog koj xav tau kev pab vim muaj mob xiam oob qhab los yog xav tau ib tus neeg pab txhais lus
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kawg 7 hnub ua ntej qhov hauj lwm ntawd.
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