Frequently Asked Questions:

What is CSHCS?
Who is eligible?
What's the cost?
Why should I apply if I have insurance?
What if my child was already diagnosed?
How do I apply?
Can CSHCS cover bills for services already received?

What is CSHCS?

CSHCS is a program designed to assist family with medical treatment cost for coverd diagnosed condition.  Treatment cost consist of: Dr Office Visits, Prescriptions, DME (Durable Medical Equipment-Nebulizers, braces, etc), Tests, Hospitalization, etc.

There are over 2,700 medical diagnoses considered.  Below is an example of some of the covered conditions.

Some conditions that are covered are:
Asthma/Allergies
Hearing
Diabetes
Club Foot
Certain Visual Disorders
Cancer
Epilepsy/Seizures
Neonatal Disease
Birth Defects
Amputations
HIV/AIDS
and many more....


In addition to medical treatment; families
 are assisted in identifying their needs, in
 all areas- SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL and EDUCATIONAL.
 

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Who is Eligible?

A person from birth through 21 who have a physical/medical or potential condition may be eligible for the CSHCS program.  Medical eligibility is based on diagnosis, severity and/or chronicity of the condition, and if treatment intervention is needed.

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HOW MUCH IS THIS GOING TO COST ME??

               
With a suspected condition, diagnostic (one time visit) is done FREE OF CHARGE for any child ages: Birth-age21.

If a child is medically eligible for the CSHCS program, then the services COULD be free.  The charge is dependant on the family size and gross income.

Most families meet the financial guideline.

Example:  A family of 4 can make a gross income of $48,375 per year).

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IF I HAVE INSURANCE --WHY SHOULD I APPLY????

If you have insurance the facility would first bill you insurance.  Your insurance would pay their share of the bill and the remainder of the bill would be picked up by the CSHCS program.

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WHAT IF MY CHILD HAS ALREADY BEEN  DIAGNOSED WITH A MEDICAL CONDITION???

A child can still be enrolled in the CSHCS program even if he/she has prviously been diagnosed with a medical condition.  The purpose of enrolling a child in such a case would be to help with any future medical bills he/she may receive.

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HOW DOES ONE APPLY?

If you have a child who is suspected of having a CSHCS covered medical condition, please contact the CSHCS program:

Yvonne or Jo Ann
Sanilac County Health Department
810-648-4098 Ext. 110

An appointment will be arrange for the child to see a CSHCS Pediatric Specialist provider for a diagnostic evaluation.  This is a one time visit to determine whether he/she meets the criteria for the CSHCS program.    

Once medically approved, the Sanilac Coutny Health Department will assist the family in completing the application process witha financial and family assessment..

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WHAT IF WE HAVE MEDICAL BILLS FOR SERVICES THAT MY CHILD HAS ALREADY RECEIVED?

If your child has received services in the last three months, CSHCS may be able to back date to pick up these bills (if they meet the criteria).

The State of Michigan has sustained a commitment to children with physical/medical handicapping conditions.  Due to this commitment, the name was changed from Crippled Children's Program to Children's Special Health Care Services (CSHCS).  The program's mission is to continue to help children achieve optimal growth and development.
        
Families of children with special health care conditions experience a variety of needs  in addition to medical care and treatment, and therefore, CSHCS has established community based programs through the local health department to respond to these needs.

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"Pot of Gold at the End of the Rainbow"

 is having children
get the best medical care
 possible!!!!