Wisconsin § 253.16 - Reducing fetal and infant mortality and morbidity.
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§ 253.16. Reducing fetal and infant mortality and morbidity.
253.16(1) (1) In this section, “infant” means a child from birth to 12 months of age. 253.16(2) (2) In a county with a population of at least 190,000 but less than 230,000, from the appropriation account under s. 20.435 (1) (eu) , the department shall award a grant in each fiscal year to the city health department to provide a program of services to reduce fetal and infant mortality and morbidity. 253.16(2m) (2m) 253.16(2m)(a) (a) At least 90 percent of the moneys awarded under sub. (2) and distributed under 2009 Wisconsin Act 28 , section 9122 (5v) (j) , shall be used for direct services provided to families participating in the program under sub. (2) . 253.16(2m)(b) (b) The moneys referenced in par. (a) may be used as the state share of Medical Assistance for case management services provided under s. 49.45 (25) . 253.16(3) (3) Notwithstanding s.
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