Public Forum Announcement: Electronic Visit Verification

Learn about the requirements, new policy, and EVV next steps for home health care services and nurse supervisory code 99509.

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is hosting a public forum regarding electronic visit verification (EVV) for home health care services (HHCS) and nurse supervisory code 99509 on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, from 1 to 3 p.m. Central time (CT).

EVV will be required in Wisconsin on January 1, 2024, for HHCS and personal care nurse supervisory service code 99509. EVV is required by federal law. All states must require EVV system use to maintain full federal Medicaid funding.

Home health care providers, including independent nurses, are encouraged to attend the forum to learn more about the EVV requirement, new policy, and next steps.

Electronic Visit Verification Public Forum
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
1–3 p.m. CT
Join by Zoom: dhswi.zoomgov.com/j/1601353538
Join by Telephone: 1-669-254-5252, Webinar ID: 160 135 3538

Submit questions
During the forum, there will be a Q&A session where Wisconsin EVV specialists will answer questions. Stakeholders may submit questions in advance by emailing dhsevv@dhs.wisconsin.gov. Questions will either be answered live or responded to individually.

Additional forum details

• Providers (including independent nurses), members, caregivers, advocates, and related associations are welcome to attend. The forum is offered at no cost and is open to the public.
• Closed captioning and American Sign Language interpretation will be provided during the forum. Request additional language assistance by November 20, 2023, by emailing dhsevv@dhs.wisconsin.gov.
• In the weeks following the forum, a recording of the presentation will be made available on the EVV Forums webpage. The written presentation will also be available in English, Hmong, Spanish, and other languages as requested.

Questions?
Contact Wisconsin EVV Customer Care at vdxc.contactevv@wisconsin.gov or 833-931-2035 Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.–6 p.m. CT.