# Wis. Admin. Code DHS § 138.01: Authority and purpose

> Wisconsin · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DHS_138_01

## Section

- **Citation:** Wis. Admin. Code DHS § 138.01
- **Heading:** Authority and purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Wisconsin
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Wisconsin Administrative Code / DHS / Chapter DHS 138 / § DHS 138.01

## Text

Authority and purpose.
Authority and purpose. This chapter is promulgated pursuant to ss. 252.16 and 252.17 , Stats., for the purpose of enabling the department to administer a program to subsidize health insurance premium costs for an individual who takes unpaid medical leave or for an individual who is unable to continue his or her employment or must reduce his or her hours because of an illness or medical condition arising from or related to HIV infection.

## Nearby sections

- [Wis. Admin. Code DHS § 138.01 Authority and purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DHS_138_01.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DHS § 138.02 Applicability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DHS_138_02.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DHS § 138.03 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DHS_138_03.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DHS § 138.04 Participation in the health insurance premium subsidy program](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DHS_138_04.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DHS § 138.05 Payment of health insurance premiums](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DHS_138_05.md)

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