Children with Medical Handicaps Program (CMH)

The Children with Medical Handicaps Program (CMH) is an Ohio Department of Health (ODH) health care program. CMH links families of children with special health care needs to a network of quality providers and helps families obtain payment for the services their children need.

Our nurses work in partnership with families on behalf of children with special health care needs who live in Williams County. Public Health Nurse Services are provided at no cost to the family.

Public Health Nurses work with families and CMH to:

Help identify children with special health care needs who may qualify for the program
Help families fill out forms for CMH
Help families locate CMH providers
Make referrals to doctors, pharmacies, durable medical equipment providers and other services
Explain the CMH program, the Letter of Approval and CMH paperwork
Help families find and use the services they need for their child

For more information on how a WCHD Public Health Nurse can provide assistance to families who have a child with a special health care need, call and ask to speak to a CMH nurse.

Contact:

Ask for a CMH nurse

419-485-3141

Forms:

Medical Application Form (MAF)

Financial App

Release/Consent

How to Enroll

The Children with Medical Handicaps Program (CMH) provides assistance to families who have children with special health care needs who meet the medical and financial eligibility criteria. All criteria are for children under the age of 21 who have special health care needs and are residents of the State of Ohio.

In order to enroll in CMH, a Medical Application Form must be submitted by a CMH-approved physician. WCHD public health nurses can provide a referral to start the enrollment process or you call 800-755-4769. Depending upon the program, financial eligibility may or may not be a criteria. (See Enrollment Guidelines below for financial information)

Am I eligible?

The Ohio Department of Health determines eligibility. For more information about eligibility criteria, refer to the How to Enroll information found here.

Commonly Used Forms

The most frequently requested forms from us are listed at the top of this page under “Forms”. They include the Medical Application Form, Financial Assistance, and the Release/Consent Form.

Additional forms can be found on the ODH CMH website.

Frequently Asked Questions

ODH has a list of questions on their website that can be found here.