State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services

Release 24-02 August 22, 2024

Welcome to the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Caretaker Supplement (CTS) Handbook. This policy handbook is intended for local county/tribal agency income maintenance workers who determine eligibility and issue benefits for CTS in Wisconsin.

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The information concerning the Caretaker Supplement program provided in this handbook release is published in accordance with Section 49.775 of the Wisconsin Statutes and Chapters HA 3 and DHS 2 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code.

Notice: The content within this manual is the sole responsibility of the State of Wisconsin's Department of Health Services (DHS). This site will link to sites outside of DHS where appropriate. DHS is in no way responsible for the content of sites outside of DHS.

Publication Number: P-23131