Children’s Special Health Care Services (CSHCS) is a program within the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. CSHCS helps pay for medical care and treatment for qualifying diagnoses until age 21. Children with an eligible cystic fibrosis or coagulation defect diagnosis can receive coverage past age 21. Eligibility is NOT based on income. It is based on the medical diagnosis, level of severity, and need for treatment. Families can have private insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid and CSHCS coverage at the same time. Cost for the program is determined by family size and income. This cost for the program is waived for individuals who qualify for Medicaid or MIChild.

CSHCS may be able to help:

  • Cover the cost of appointments with medical specialists
  • Pay for specialized medical equipment related to the CSHCS qualifying medical condition
  • Pay for medications related to the CSHCS qualifying medical condition
  • Coordinate services and help connect families to local community resources
  • Assist with travel and lodging expenses for treatment related to the CSHCS qualifying medical diagnosis

What does CSHCS NOT pay for?

  • Primary care
  • Well-child care check-ups
  • Mental health needs
  • Autism

Contact us!

For more information, please call the Ionia County Health Department at (616) 527-5341, or the Family Phone Line at 1-800-359-3722 (TDD 1-800-788-7889). Visit the website at www.michigan.gov/cshcs where you will find links that will provide you with information on CSHCS and the Family Center for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs, the parent-directed section of CSHCS, and the services that they can offer you.

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Health Department

Location
175 E. Adams Street
Ionia, MI 48846

Phone:
(616) 527-5341

Fax:
(616) 527-5361

Children’s Special Health Care Services
Phone: (800) 359-3722
TDD: (800) 788-7889

Community Health
Phone: (616) 527-5341

Environmental Health
Phone:(616) 527-5341
Fax: (616) 527-8202
Mon-Fri 8am-4:00pm

Personal Health
Phone: (616) 527-5341
Fax: (616) 527-8208

Immunizations
Phone: (616) 527-5341
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 9am-3:30pm Walk-in (Appointments accepted)

WIC & Immunizations Late Clinics: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 10am-5:30pm

Substance Abuse Prevention
Phone: (616) 527-5341

Woman, Infants, & Children (WIC)
Phone: (616) 527-5337
Mon – Fri: 8:00am – 4:00pm
WIC Late Clinics: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 10:00am – 5:30pm

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