(1) DEFINITIONS. In this section: COMMUNICABLE DISEASES 252.1717 (a) “Group health plan” has the meaning given in s. 252.16 (1) (b).
(d) “Medical leave” means medical leave under s. 103.10.
(e) “Residence” has the meaning given in s. 252.16 (1) (e).
(2) SUBSIDY PROGRAM. The department shall establish and administer a program to subsidize, as provided in s. 252.16 (2), the premium costs for coverage under a group health plan that are paid by an individual who has HIV infection and who is on unpaid medical leave from his or her employment because of an illness or medical condition arising from or related to HIV infection.
(3) ELIGIBILITY. An individual is eligible to receive a subsidy in an amount determined under sub. (4), if the department determines that the individual meets all of the following criteria:
(a) Has residence in this state.
(b) Has a family income, as defined by rule under sub. (6), that does not exceed 300 percent of the federal poverty line, as defined under 42 USC 9902 (2), for a family the size of the individual’s family.
(c) Has submitted to the department a certification from a physician, as defined in s. 448.01 (5), physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse of all of the following: