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About CSHCS
Children’s Special Health Care Services (CSHCS) is a program for families whose children have ongoing, special health care needs. Services are provided to individuals from birth to age 26. Eligibility is based on medical diagnosis, not on income. You may still be eligible for the program even if you have other health insurance.
What may be covered by CSHCS?
- Visits to specialists.
- Specialized equipment such as wheelchairs when they relate to the CSHCS qualifying medical condition.
- Medications for the CSHCS qualifying medical condition.
- Coordination of medical services and bills.
- Travel and lodging expenses related to treatment and care for the qualifying medical condition.
- Medical bills for a child who has recently died.
- Assistance identifying community resources for your family.
What is NOT covered by CSHCS?
- Primary care, well-child care, mental health care needs, experimental health care, or incontinence supplies.
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Apply for CSHCS
To get started, contact one of the following.
Ottawa County Department of Public Health
(616) 393-4445
bkempf @miOttawa.org
CSHCS Family Phone Line
1 (800) 359-3722
CSHCSFC@michigan.gov