Children’s Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) are a set of mental health services developed to provide restorative rehabilitative interventions covered by Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP) to children and their families. CTSS establishes policies and practices for certification and coverage of mental health services for children who require varying therapeutic and rehabilitative levels of intervention in their homes or elsewhere in the community.
Children’s Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) components may be provided only by an agency (county, tribe or non-county agency) or a school that has been certified using the provider certification process developed by DHS.
The CTSS Application DHS 3610-ENG has been updated. Older versions, previously downloaded, will not be accepted after October 31, 2019.
Application disclaimer: Because the forms are a dynamic Adobe PDF, they can only be accessed via a PC or an Apple MAC. Tablets and iPads currently are not supported. The application will open in Google Chrome or Firefox browsers, using the following instructions.
Community CTSS providers are counties, tribes or non-county agencies certified by DHS to provide CTSS services and bill Medical Assistance (MA). The providers complete the certification process as a community provider and provide CTSS services in the office, home or other community settings. They also may contract with certified School CTSS providers to deliver CTSS benefit services to students under an Individual Education Plan (IEP).
Current CTSS Community Providers (XLS)
School CTSS providers are schools that are certified to provide CTSS services to students with CTSS services specified in their Individual Education Plan (IEP). The services may be provided directly by mental health professionals and practitioners employed by the school, or the school may contract with certified community CTSS providers to deliver the services recommended by the IEP.
Current CTSS School Providers (XLS)
There are many steps required to become a successful CTSS provider. Complete the following steps in the order listed.
If approved, you will need to contact Provider Enrollment, pay the fee, and receive an onsite visit from the Office of the Inspector General. Upon final approval from Provider Enrollment, you may then start providing services. This part of the process could take up to three additional months. Reference MHCP Provider Screening Requirements for more information.
If the application is not approved, you will receive a denial letter with a qualitative review form. Providers may submit a new application after one week.
Use form DHS-7840 to notify DHS of your intent to bill Minnesota Health Care Program (MHCP) for IEP mental health evaluations.
Individuals seeking a CTSS Provider may use the spreadsheets of current providers found under CTSS Provider Types, or call the MHCP Member Call Center at 651-431-2670.
For provider questions on CTSS policy:
Community CTSS Policy Lead
651-431-2225
dhs.ctss@state.mn.us
School CTSS Policy Lead
651-431-2225
dhs.schoolctss@state.mn.us
Providers seeking CTSS re-certification must use the following documents:
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