Department duties.
The department shall do all of the following:
(a)#
Determine eligibility, or contract with a county department, as defined in s. 49.45 (6c) (a) 3., or with a tribal governing body to determine eligibility, of individuals for the medical assistance purchase plan in accordance with sub. (3).
(b)#
Ensure, to the extent practicable, continuity of care for a medical assistance recipient under this section who is engaged in paid employment, or is enrolled in a home-based or community-based waiver program under section 1915 (c) of the Social Security Act, and who becomes ineligible for medical assistance.