March 1, 2011 The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is planning a variety of Medicaid changes to reduce spending by $500 million over the next biennium. The changes include new benefit plan designs for specific populations; higher co-payments, greater use of managed care for high-needs individuals to avoid avoidable complications and reduce unnecessary care. Provider incentives will be realigned to reward better outcomes; policies will be revised to improve Medicare/Medicaid coordination; and DHS will encourage and support self-direction of services. Download the Report . . .

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Wisconsin Department of Health Services Proposed Budget 2012-2013

March 1, 2011 The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is planning a variety of Medicaid changes to reduce spending by $500 million over the next biennium. The changes include new benefit plan designs for specific populations; higher co-payments, greater use of managed care for high-needs individuals to avoid avoidable complications and reduce unnecessary care. Provider incentives will be realigned to reward better outcomes; policies will be revised to improve Medicare/Medicaid coordination; and DHS will encourage and support self-direction of services. Download the Report . . .

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