Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Health Services
DHS 30-100 - Community Services
Chapter DHS 77 - Service Fund For People Who Are Deaf, Deafblind Or Hard Of Hearing
Section DHS 77.06 - Communication access services providers eligible for payment
Current through February 26, 2024
(1) PAYMENT. The department may provide payment to communication access services providers listed under s. DHS 77.09 (1).
(2) EXCEPTIONS. The department shall pay communication access service providers in any situation when it determines that the deaf, deafblind or hard of hearing person's request for a specific communication access services provider is justified based on that provider's understanding of the subject matter, particular communication method, or unique suitability for a particular appointment as determined by the person or agency requesting communication access services.
Note: This exception includes a request for a Sign Support Provider for individuals who are deafblind.
(3) CANCELLING AN APPOINTMENT.
Note: The Department is not the ultimate payor in cases where the Department bills another entity for communication access services such as those described in s. DHS 77.08 (2).