Wraparound with Intensive Services (WISe)

WISe overview

WISe is for individuals age 20 or younger who:

• Have complex behavioral health needs
• Are eligible for Apple Health (Medicaid)
• Meet medical necessity for WISe services

As of late 2021, WISe is also available to undocumented individuals who meet eligibility.

Learn more:

• WISe for Behavioral Health providers
• WISe and Developmental Disabilities Administrations

WISe Quality Plan project

HCA launched the WISe Quality Plan project in February 2024. It will continue through mid-2025 and is currently in Phase 2.

View the project timeline.

Past updates

• May 7, 2024 webinar slides
• WISe Quality Study findings

Stay informed

• Sign up for GovDelivery bulletins.

Share your feedback

• Take the survey
• Or email us

Training opportunities

Training for WISe providers is available through the WISe workforce collaborative via The Bridge.

WISe reports

HCA shares detailed implementation and quality management reports, including:

• WISe data
• Location-specific performance

View WISe reports.

WISe for Birth through Five (B-5)

Young children (birth to age 5) with qualifying mental health conditions can receive services through WISe. Extra tools and guidance are available for providers working with this age group.

Tools and resources

CANS B-5: Use the early childhood version of the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) assessment for youth under 6.

• Find materials on the Behavioral Health Analysis Solution (BHAS) platform and under CANS documents.

Training and coaching

• Webinars and coaching are available through the WISe Workforce Collaborative via The Bridge on how to serve young children.

For more details, view the WISe Birth though 5 section in the WISe manual.

WISe manual and forms

• WISe manual
• WISe Crisis and Safety Plan form
• WISe Attestation for a Managed Care Plan form
• WISe Attestation for Tribal Behavioral Health form
• WISe cross system care plan example

(Updated April 2025)