The department may grant an exception to an administering agency of any requirement made of the administering agency under this chapter, except a requirement under s. DHS 68.03 or 68.10(2), if the department is convinced that an alternative to the requirement meets the intent of and is in compliance with s. 46.87, Stats. The department shall respond in writing to a written request for an exception within 30 days after receiving the request.
Wis. Admin. Code Department of Health Services DHS 68.11