Children's Special Health Care

The Children's Special Health Care Services (CSHCS) program enrolls persons, newborn to 21 years of age, who have a qualifying medical diagnosis which is chronic, severe, and requires treatment by a specialist. Clients with diagnoses of cystic fibrosis and some blood clotting disorders are eligible to be enrolled for life. Over 2700 medical diagnoses are eligible for CSHCS coverage.

Once enrolled, the program provides financial and other support services to assist families in the care of their child. Care coordination services are available to enrolled families, as well as numerous other support and referral services through local and state programs.

This is a state program that offers services locally in each county in Michigan. Families are sent an application after their child is determined eligible through review of medical reports from a medical specialist.   Assistance is available through the local office for locating and paying for an evaluation by a pediatric medical specialist for the purpose of determining an eligible diagnosis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Michigan Department of Community Health - Children's Special Health Care

For more information call 1-800-359-3722 or the local office: