CMH (Complex Medical Help) Program

 

CMH is a program sponsored by the Ohio Department of Health that assists Preble County families with children who have special needs.

 

If a child is determined to have a qualifying disability and the parents meet income guidelines, then a treatment program is started. CMH is a tax-supported program of the Ohio Department of Health that helps children with special health care needs, and their families. The program assists families in obtaining services to diagnose a potential handicapping condition (the Diagnostic Program) and assists with ongoing services for children with an eligible medical handicap (the Treatment Program).

 

• The Diagnostic Program assists families in obtaining an evaluation of a potentially handicapping condition regardless of the family’s income.  The child must meet the following:

  • Be under the age of 21

  • Be a permanent resident of Ohio

  • Be under the care of a CMH -approved doctor (MD or DO)

  • Have a possible special health care need
     

• The Treatment Program is for children who have been diagnosed as having an eligible medically handicapping condition.  The child must meet the following:

  • Be under the age of 25

  • Be a permanent resident of Ohio

  • Be under the care of a CMH -approved doctor (MD or DO)

  • Be financially eligible

  • Have an eligible special health care need

 

Families must meet financial eligibility guidelines. Some examples of eligible conditions are: Chronic Pulmonary Disease, Diabetes, Juvenile Arthritis, Cystic Fibrosis, Cancer, Cleft Lip/Palate, Cerebral Palsy, Hemophilia, Spina Bifida, Hearing Loss, Heart Defects and Seizure disorders. Families or agencies may apply to CMH by contacting a public health nurse at (937) 472-0087, the child’s physician, or the CMH office at the Ohio Department of Health.

 

Parents may call toll free to 1-800 755-GROW (4769).