Wisconsin Rate Regulation for Child Welfare Licensed Agencies The Department of Children and Families is required to establish daily rates for Group Homes (GHs) and Residential Care Centers (RCCs), as well as the administrative daily rates for Child Placing Agencies (CPAs). DCF Approved Rates Child Placing Agencies 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 Group Homes 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 Residential Care Centers 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 Provider Cost and Service Report Provider Cost & Service Report: For use by providers to report their costs to the Department by July 1 of each year. Training Webinars These webinars provide guidance on how to complete the Provider Cost & Service Report for any given year. Session 1 - Guidelines, User Guide Changes and Definitions Tabs Session 2 - Cover Tab Session 3 - Verification Tabs Session 4 - Prop and Trans Tab and Consumable Tab Session 5 - Programs Tab Session 6 - Personnel Tab Session 7 - Assumptions Tabs Session 8 - Review Checklist Tab and Rate Calc Tab Forms & Documents Provider Cost & Service Report: For use by providers to report their costs to the Department by July 1 of each year Extraordinary Payment Request (DCF-F-2794-E) - For use by providers to request extraordinary payments from Wisconsin Public Purchaser. Proposed Rate Request Form (DCF-F-2696-E) - For use by providers to request their daily rate each year. Request for Rate Regulation Exception (DCF-F-2809-E) - For use by providers to request exemption from the Rate Regulation process if they do not accept funds from Wisconsin Public Purchasers. 2023 Maximum Daily Rates for Group Homes, Residential Care Centers, and Child Placing Agencies - Each year the maximum daily rate is set for group homes, residential care centers, and child placing agencies. Cost Report Guidance Cost Report Tips and Tricks ( DCF-P-5546) - To aid providers in completing their cost reports Cost Report Informational Session Transcript Rate Regulation & Review In 2021, the Department of Children and Families worked with a consultant to perform a business process assessment of the current rate structure and existing rate regulation process to identify gaps and provide recommendations. The reports below summarize key findings and recommendations. Rate Regulation Report - For the final rate regulation analysis and report. Rate Regulation Report Appendix - Supporting documentation for the rate regulation report. Contact Information: DCFCWLRateReg@wisconsin.gov