Children's Special Healthcare Services
Children’s Special Health Care Services is a supplemental government insurance program that helps families with children who have special health needs. Families benefit from this program whether they have conventional insurance, Medicaid, or no health insurance. The program covers the costs of doctors, hospitals, equipment, and medication for children from birth to 26 years who have a chronic health condition.
Eligibility is based on the child’s medical condition and not on the family’s financial status. Many conditions are covered, including:
- Cancer
- Hearing loss
- Muscular dystrophy
- Cerebral palsy
- Sickle cell anemia
- Chronic ear conditions
- Prematurity
- Birth defects and many, many more conditions
Additional assistance is offered, including:
- Connecting you with the right doctors
- Guidance in efficiently and effectively managing your child’s care
- Assistance from a representative to help you with your paperwork
- In special circumstances, help with extra medical expenses
Call to see if you qualify.
CSHCS Family Rights and Responsibilities
Location and Hours
Main
Saginaw County Health Department
1600 N. Michigan Avenue
Saginaw, MI 48602
Phone: 989-758-3845
Room 200
Hours: 8:00 am –11:30 am and 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Family Center
Family Phone Line: 1-800-359-3722
Family Center Webpage
Scholarship Opportunity:
The Conference Scholarship program is provided through the Family Center for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (Family Center) which is the statewide parent-directed center within Children’s Special Health Care Services (CSHCS) and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS).
Michigan parents with children (ages birth to 26 yrs.) who have, or are at increased risk for physical, developmental, behavioral, or emotional challenges can apply for a scholarship to help defray the cost of attending a conference related to their child’s diagnosis. Conference scholarships are available for one parent to attend a conference related to their child’s special need/diagnosis. Youth (ages 14-26) can also apply to attend a conference related to their own diagnosis, with a parent or on their own. Parents and youth can also apply to attend conferences related to leadership development and family engagement.
The Camp Scholarship program is provided through the Family Center for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (Family Center) and made available with funding from the Children with Special Needs (CSN) Fund. The Family Center is the statewide parent-directed center within Children’s Special Health Care Services (CSHCS) and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). The purpose of the Camp Scholarship Program is to:
•Increase accessibility to summer camping opportunities for children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN).
•Offer opportunities for CYSHCN to engage in the community, gain a sense of belonging, build relationships, and have fun in a safe and supportive environment.
•Provide respite for parents and other family members of CYSHCN.