Official Website of La Crosse County Human Services

To connect to the Wisconsin Medicaid site click here (website is http://www.dhfs.wisconsin.gov/medicaid/)
This site contains information on Medicaid eligibility requirements, how to apply, benefits, forms, and links to other sites.

How to Apply for Medicaid

Click on the link below

Print the application form

Fill it out and send to:
La Crosse County Economic Support
300 4^thStreet North - First Floor
La Crosse, WI 54601

Or drop it off at the address above or call 608-785-9600 for more information

Medicaid Application Form

Burial assistance

Burial assistance is available to qualified persons of La Crosse County. Persons who are on certain programs of Medicaid may be eligible.

Benefits:

If the funeral expense is $4,500 or less, reimbursement of up to $1,500 of the funeral expense. If the total funeral expense exceeds $4,500, there is no reimbursement.

If cemetery expense is $3,500 or less, reimbursement of up to $1,000 of the cemetery expense. If the total cemetery expense exceeds $3,500, there is no reimbursement.

Contact a local funeral home for more information.

Caretaker Supplement (CTS)

Wisconsin’s Caretaker Supplement (CTS) is a cash benefit available to parents who are eligible for SSI payments. CTS is not a Medicaid benefit; it pays cash only to eligible parents. CTS benefits are $250 per month for the first eligible child and $150 per month for each additional eligible child. For more information click here (website is http://dhfs.wisconsin.gov/ssi/caretaker.htm)

How to Apply for CTS

Click on the link below

Print the application form

Fill it out and send to:
La Crosse County Economic Support
300 4^thStreet North - First Floor
La Crosse, WI 54601

Or drop it off at the address above or call 1-888-627-0430 for more information

CTS Application Form