Children with Medical Handicaps (CMH) Program
The Diagnostic Program
Children can receive services from CMH-approved providers, to rule out or diagnose a special health care need or establish a plan of treatment. These services may include:
- Tests and X-rays
- Visits to CMH-approved doctors
- Up to five days in the hospital
- Public health nursing services
- Therapy evaluations
Financial eligibility is not required for the Diagnostic Program.
The Treatment Program
Children can receive services for one year, from CMH-approved providers, for treatment of an eligible condition. Both medical and financial eligibility are required for the Treatment Program. Treatment services may include:
- Laboratory tests and X-rays
- Physician visits
- Prescription medications
- Therapies
- Medical equipment and supplies
- Surgeries and hospitalizations
- Services coordination
- Public health nurse services
The Service Coordination Program
Helps families locate and coordinate services for their children. This 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.
Public Health Nurse Services
- Provided by local health departments
- Identification of Children with special healthcare needs and referral to appropriate providers/agencies
- Service coordination- link to community resources
- Home visits
- Child/family/community assessments
- Advocacy for children and families
- Coordination with other agencies and systems
The Public Health Nurse who coordinates the CMH program in Allen County is located at Allen County Public Health (219 E Market St., Lima, OH 45801). Call 419-228-4457 for more information.