Questions About the CLTS Program or Providers? Make Sure They Get to the Right Place

Wisconsin Department of Health Services

Children's Long-Term Support Updates for Counties

Questions About the CLTS Program or Providers? Make Sure They Get to the Right Place

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is transitioning from Wisconsin Physicians Service (WPS) to Gainwell Technologies, the state’s fiscal agent, for Children's Long-Term Support (CLTS) Program prior authorizations (PAs) and claims processing using the ForwardHealth Portal.

This transition has caused confusion about who to contact and where to send questions. To get your questions to the right place, follow these guidelines.

The CLTS Provider email (DHSCLTSProvider@dhs.wisconsin.gov) is for:

  • Questions about using the CLTS Program Provider Registry.
  • Questions about provider registration status.
  • Provider communication about the registry and directory.

The CLTS Provider Relations email (dhscltsproviderrelations@dhs.wisconsin.gov) is for:

  • CLTS providers requesting information on CLTS program policy, operations, or CLTS waiver services. 
  • Questions about provider PA issues.
  • Provider integrity concerns.
  • Timely filing waiver requests.
  • Information to resolve provider payment issues.
  • Questions about the CLTS Waiver Program Benefit Code Crosswalk.
  • Questions about the CLTS Waiver Program Rate Schedule.
  • Concerns about the Gainwell CLTS Operations Team support.

The Gainwell CLTS Operations email (cltsoperations@gainwelltechnologies.com) is for help with:

  • Logging into the ForwardHealth Portal.
  • Submitting PAs in the ForwardHealth Portal.
  • Questions about claims and payment.
  • Questions about navigating the ForwardHealth Portal.
  • Requesting CLTS ForwardHealth Login/PIN information.
  • Setting up an electronic fund transfer.

The BCS Technical Assistance Center email (dhsbcstac@dhs.wisconsin.gov) is for help with:

  • CLTS Program policies.
  • Participant eligibility and enrollment.
  • Areas of program development.
  • Data management and analysis.
  • Integration of best practices into the local program service delivery structure.

For a more complete list, visit the Children’s Programs Email Addresses webpage.

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