Children's Special Health Care Services

The Children's Special Health Care Services (CSHCS) is a program within the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). It is for children and adults through age 26 with special health care needs and their families.

This program provides care management to families who have children with a chronic health condition by covering the expenses for specialty medical services, care and equipment. We also assist with medical appointments and travel expenses.

We help persons with chronic health conditions by providing:

Coverage and Referral for specialty services, based on your child’s health
Family-Centered Services to support you in your role as the primary caretaker of your child
Community-Based Services to help you care for your child at home and maintain normal routines
Culturally Competent Services that demonstrate an awareness of cultural difference
Coordinated Services to pull together the services of many providers who work within different agencies

CONTACT US

CSHCS Nurse - Tina 810-648- 4098 ext. 138
CSHCS Representative - Stephanie 810-648-4098 ext. 118

Sanilac County Health Department
171 Dawson St., Ste. 123
Sandusky, MI 48471
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For more information, please contact:

If you are unable to reach us, please call the Family Center for Children and Youth at 1-800-359-3722 which can be accessed Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

WHO IS ELIGIBLE

Children must have a qualifying medical diagnosis and be 26 years old or under.
Persons 26 and over with cystic fibrosis or certain blood clotting disorders also may qualify for services.
You may have Medicaid, MiChild, and/or private insurance and still qualify for CSHCS. Although eligibility to participate in the CSHCS program is not based on income, a financial assessment will be conducted and a payment agreement established.

HOW TO JOIN

Ask your child’s specialist to send a report about your child’s diagnosis to us. If your child has not seen a specialist, we can make arrangements to have your child evaluated.
Your child’s medical diagnosis, not your income determines if you qualify for this program.
If your child qualifies, he or she will be invited to join the program. An application will be mailed to you. A review of this application will determine if we will ask you to share in the cost of services.
Payment Agreement Plan

CSHCS COVERS MORE THAN 2,700 DIAGNOSES

Some common diagnoses include diabetes, epilepsy, asthma and more
For a complete list of conditions CLICK HERE.

WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN CSHCS?

We work with you to ensure that you and your child receive the very best care. We help you with:

Paying specialty medical bills
Coordinating services from multiple providers
Learning about specialty providers like doctors, hospitals and clinics
Coordinating health insurance benefits
Covering co-pays or deductibles
Family support
Assisting with accommodations/travel
Linking to other community resources

THE FAMILY CENTER

The Family Center for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (also known as the Family Center) is a parent-directed section of the Children’s Special Health Care Services Program. The purpose of the Family Center is to bring consumer input to the program and policy development, to establish a parent-to-parent support network and to facilitate parent/professional collaboration.

THE FAMILY CENTER PROVIDES A VARIETY OF SERVICES INCLUDING SUCH THINGS AS

Scholarships for parents to attend a conference related to their child’s medical diagnosis
Provide scholarships for children's camp opportunities
Coordinate the Family Support Network
Assist youth to transition to adulthood
Quarterly Newsletters
Provide bereavement information
Grandparent Resources
Sibling Workshops
See more here

THE FAMILY PHONE LINE WILL ASSIST PARENTS OR GUARDIANS TO

Connect with a CSHCS office in any local health department
Make a call to CSHCS staff in the Lansing office
Obtain general information on how to join CSHCS
Resolve problems related to CSHCS
Contact his/her CSHCS medical provider(s)
Contact the Family Support Network (FSN) of Michigan
Reach his/her FSN support Parent for up to 30 minutes

Incoming callers may be asked if their child is enrolled in CSHCS, and for the child’s diagnosis and child’s ID number.

CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS FUND

The Children with Special Needs Fund provides family-centered support for children in Michigan with special health care needs by helping with the purchase of equipment to promote the child's mobility, health, and well-being.

Contact Information
Mail:
CSN Fund
PO Box 30734
Lansing, MI 48909
website: www.Michigan.gov/CSNFund
email: csnfund@michigan.gov
Phone: 517-241-7420

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES