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Children's Special Healthcare Services
The Children's Special Health Care Services Program (CSHCS) strives to enable individuals with special health care needs to have improved health outcomes and an enhanced quality of life through the appropriate use of the CSHCS system of care.
Program Description
CSHCS helps individuals under the age of 26 with chronic medical conditions. Individuals over the age of 26 diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis or certain blood clotting disorders such as Hemophilia may also qualify.
CSHCS covers over 2,600 conditions
Families of all incomes are eligible to join, including those with other health insurance
Some families, based on their income, pay a fee to join the program
CSHCS covers co-pays and deductibles related to the CSHCS covered condition(s)
Goals and Objectives
- Program Outreach & Advocacy to families, providers and community partners
- Assist with program eligibility determination and enrollment
- Contact enrolled families annually
- Assist families with navigating the health care system and locating needed resources
- Assist young adults and their families as they transition into adulthood
- Assist families with disease prevention and safety
- Provide families the choice of receiving HVCW CSHCS services in the home, over the telephone or in the office
To determine CSHCS eligibility
- Medical reports are reviewed by a Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Medical Consultant
- The Medical Consultant will review the diagnosis, treatment plan and the severity/chronicity of the condition
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