IM/CC RMS Observation Program Codes

A Program Code and an Activity Code must be recorded whether or not you are working on a case. If working on a case, provide the specific case number, client name, or other identifying information. This information remains confidential and is used only as documentation for state or federal audits.

Selecting the Best Program Code

Select one Program Code that is the most appropriate for the program or the program area(s) that you are working on at the selected random moment. If an applicant indicates a specific program or programs for which they are applying, select the single program code or a multiple program code that the applicant has chosen.

If a recipient is eligible for multiple programs, select the most appropriate Program Code for the Activity being conducted during that moment. For example, a case is receiving FS/CC and BC benefits: If you are processing an address change select Program Code 305 CC/FS/BC, if you are processing a change in the child care authorization, select Program Code 140 Child Care (CC) Program.

View list of RMS Observation Activity Codes

Listing of RMS Observation Program Codes and Definitions
Program Code Program Name Description/Example
075 IM/CC
  • Use this code for activities related to Income Maintenance (IM) Programs or Programs (FS, MA, BC, CTS, FPOS, and FC) as well as Child Care (CC).
  • Use this code for new worker training applicable to all IM programs in CARES, along with Child Care.
115 Children First
(TANF MOE)		 Use this program code for activities related to administering the Children First Program. Parents enrolled in this program receive employment and/or training assistance or help strengthen the bond with their children.
130 Workforce Investment Ace (WIA) programs Report this program code for activities related to administering programs funded by the Workforce Investment.
140 Child Care (CC) program Use this program code for activities related to the Wisconsin Shares child care subsidy program for low-income families.
150 FoodShare (FS) Wisconsin Use this program code for activities related to the FoodShare (SNAP) Program and the following FoodShare Employment and Training (FSET) activities; any eligibility determination for FSET, informing participants of FSET, referral to FSET and dealing with the sanctions that result from non-participation in the FSET program.
170 WI Medicaid (elderly, blind, and disabled, or long-term care) Use this program code for activities related to the administration of the Wisconsin Medicaid program for elderly, blind, and disabled or long-term care. This includes services related to the following programs, Supplemental Security Income (SDI); Medical Assistance Purchase Plan (MAPP) program, services for Medicaid Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB), Specified Low-income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB), Community Integration Program II (CIP II), and Community Options Program (COP).
175 BadgerCare (BC) Use this program code for activities related to related to BC, which includes Healthy Start, Well Woman, and all the other BC services
190 Family Care – MA Use this program code for activities related to the Family Care program.
200 Family Planning Only Services (FPOS) Use this program code for activities related to FPOS, including activities related to the Family Planning Waiver.
220 WHEAP (LIHEAP or Public Benefits)
  • Use this program code with activities associated with heating assistance (regular or emergency assistance) and/or electric bill assistance (regular or emergency).
  • Non-crisis assistance - use Program Code 220 along with Activity Code 410.
  • Crisis assistance – use program code 220 with activity code 430.
230 SSI Caretaker Supplement (C-Supp or CTS) Use this program code for activities related to the SSI Caretaker Supplement program.
252 FS/BC/CC/MA Use this program code for activities related to families who are applying for or are receiving FoodShare, BadgerCare, Child Care, and Medical Assistance (EBD or LTC), when the activity is not specific to just one program.
280 CC/MA/BC Use this program code for activities related to families who are applying for or are eligible for Child Care, Medical Assistance (EBD or LTC), and BadgerCare, when the activity is not specific to just one program.
290 CC/BC Use this program code for activities related to families who are applying for or are eligible for Child Care and BadgerCare, when the activity is not specific to just one program.
300 CC/FS Use this program code for activities related to families who are applying for or are eligible for Child Care and FoodShare, when the activity is not specific to just one program.
305 CC/FS/BC Use this program code for activities related to families who are applying for or eligible for Child Care, FoodShare, and BadgerCare, when the activity is not specific to just one program.
320 Marketplace Exchange (MPE)

Use this activity code when assisting individuals with the following:

  1. Enrolling in a Marketplace qualified health plan (QHP),
  2. selecting a Marketplace QHP, 
  3. completing Certified Application Counselor (CAC) training, and/or
  4. providing outreach/education on Marketplace options and the enrollment process.
340 Social Services
  • Use this program code for activities related to social services programs including Kinship Care, Foster Care, Birth to Three, and any other social services program.
  • Use this program code with activity code 540 - Other Activity and include a comment noting the specific program. This program code is valid only with Activity Code 540.
350 County Only Funded
  • Use this program code for activities related to county-funded programs that receive no other federal or state funding. Examples include county funded burials, county funded assistance to meet resident’s basic needs, and W-2 TANF related work.
  • Use this program code with activity code 540 – Other Activity, and include a note in the Comments Section specifying which county funded program you were working on at the time of the RMS.
370 Not Specific to Any Other Program Choice
  • Use this program code for activities that are not related to a program area (i.e., general non-program administrative activities such as general staff meetings, handling personnel matters, etc.).
  • This code should be used along with activity codes 600 – General Administrative Functions; 620 - Break, Lunch, Vacation, Sick Leave, FMLA, etc.; and 630 – Employee Sampled Outside of Normal Work Hours.