General Information
CMH, the Children with Medical Handicaps program, is a health care program in the Ohio Department of Health. CMH links families of children with special health care needs to a network of quality providers and helps families obtain payment for the services their child needs.
What are special health care needs?
Special health care needs may be caused by a condition a child is born with or develops later.
How can CMH help?
CMH has 3 programs to help children with special health care needs:
| • | Diagnostic Program | |
| • | Treatment Program | |
| • | Service Coordination |
All services must be given by CMH-approved providers.
What children and conditions are eligible for CMH?
Those who are:
- Age 0-21
- Permanent residents of Ohio
- Under the care of a CMH-approved doctor and who have or may have a chronic medical condition
Cost
There is no cost to participate in the CMH program.
Financial eligibility is required for the Treatment Program only.
How is a child enrolled in the CMH program?
The child’s CMH-approved doctor sends a Medical Application Form to CMH. Public health nurses can start the application process by referring families to CMH-approved doctors. The parent or legal guardian (or client, if 18 years of age or older) must sign the release of information and consent on the application form before CMH can act on the application.
Some of the eligible conditions are:
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