Children's Special Health Care Services (CSHCS) is a program within the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. It is for children and some adults with special health care needs and their families.
To learn more about CSHCS, take the free Department of Health and Human Services on-line courses entitled "What is Children's Special Health Care Services." At this same site you will find another course entitled "CSHCS-Support Parent Training Course."
CSHCS is part of Title V of the Federal Social Security Act. Click here for more information about the Title V program.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE:
Children who have a medical condition that is chronic, disabling or terminal. Insurance coverage starts at birth and lasts to 26 years of age. Individuals with cystic fibrosis, clotting disorders like hemophilia, or sickle cell disease may be covered life long.
SERVICES OFFERED:
CSHCS helps persons with chronic health problems by providing:
- Coverage and referral for specialty services based on the person's health problems.
- Family centered services to support you in your role as primary caretaker of your child.
- Community-based services to help you care for your child at home and maintain normal routines.
- Culturally competent services which demonstrate awareness of cultural differences.
- Coordinated services to pull together the services of many different providers who work within different agencies.
LOCAL CONTACT INFORMATION:
Phone: (810) 987-6102
THE FAMILY PHONE LINE:
Services Offered:
- Connect with a parent consultant for immediate support
- Help navigating systems and services
- Help finding resources and information
Phone: 1-800-359-3722
Email: cshcsfc@michigan.gov
Web: www.michigan.gov/cshcs