Children with Medical Handicap Program (CMH)
CMH is a state-supported program that provides medical diagnosis and treatment for children with a medically handicapped condition. A public health nurse assists families in obtaining services in their community and provides health education, advocacy, and home visits.
The child must be:
- A resident of Ohio
- Under the care of a CMH-approved physician
- Have a possible medical handicap (diagnostic program)
- Family must be financially eligible (treatment program only)
Diagnostic Program
- Rule out a medically handicapping condition
- Diagnose a condition
- Help develop a plan of treatment
Services
- Office visits to CMH-approved physicians, as well as diagnostic tests that are needed
- Public health nurse services
Treatment Program
The purpose of the program is to provide ongoing treatment services for medically and financially eligible children
Services
- Office visits to CMH-approved physicians
- Prescription medications
- Therapies
- Hearing aides
- Surgery
- Medical equipment
- Public health nurse services