Children's Special Health Care Services

CHILDREN'S SPECIAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES

Financial Assistance is provided for medical care for families with children having certain disabilities or chronic illness. Families of any income can qualify for this program. Care coordination and case management are provided by a Public Health Nurse. The staff can also provide Medical Outreach and Advocacy during the Healthy Kids (Medicaid ) /MIChild Insurance Application process for potential recipients, as well as assistance to eligible children in the completion of a shortened insurance form.

Phone: (517) 788-4422
To send an email to the CSHCS Coordinator, please click here

ELIGIBILITY

Funds are available to support preventative efforts and to provide assistance, transportation, and lodging for families of children (under 21) with certain disabilities or chronic illnesses including:

AIDS and HIV infection
Congenital birth defects
Hearing impairments and chronic ear infections
Cataracts or crossed eyes
Sickle cell disease
Apnea (breathing problems at birth)
Some seizures disorders
Severe asthma
Some allergies
Diabetes
Cancer
Orthopedic conditions
Cardiac problems
Hemophilia (lifetime coverage)
Cystic fibrosis (lifetime coverage)

SERVICES

(You must be under the care of a CSHCS participating physician or be referred to one by your attending physician. If you cannot pay for a CSHCS participating physician, help may be available)

Genetic Counseling
Lab Tests
Medical Specialty Care
Medications
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Speech Therapy
Surgical Care
X-rays
Artificial Limbs
Braces
Hearing Aids
Wheelchairs
Other medical supplies (like: dressings, catheters and ostomy supplies
LINKS
- Click here to download a pamphlet
- Michigan.gov Children's Special Health Care Services
- MiChild Online Application

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