CMH (formerly Children with Medical Handicaps) is a health care program that helps individuals with special healthcare needs by providing assistance with obtaining payment for approved services by approved providers.
Who is eligible?
- Permanent Ohio residents from birth to age 25 for Treatment, birth to 21 for Diagnostic and service coordination programs.
- Under the care of a CMH-approved doctor (M.D. or D.O.) and who have or may have a chronic medical condition.
The Diagnostic program lasts for 9 months and is not income based. All services must be through approved CMH providers and include office visits, lab work, diagnostic testing, and therapy evaluations.
The Treatment program includes ongoing treatment services from approved providers. Children must have a medically eligible condition, see an approved managing physician at least once a year, and be financially eligible. Services include those provided on the Diagnostic program along with services related to each child’s medical condition.
Services provided could include:
- Medications
- Medical supplies
- Surgeries
- Medical equipment
- Therapies
The Service Coordination Program is a limited program available to children with specific conditions, who are seen by a team of providers at hospitals approved by CMH for Service Coordination.
Additional programs:
- Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program
- Adult Hemophilia Insurance Premium Program
Who you will work with
A local public health nurse skilled in working with children with special healthcare needs and their families will provide case management services, help a family find local resources, help families find approved providers, and help with completing needed paperwork.
For further information or help with CMH applications/questions, call 330-723-9688, option 2