Children's Special Health Care Services

The Children's Special Health Care Services (CSHCS) is a program that provides free or low-cost services to children up to age 26 and some adults with specific qualifying health conditions. To become a part of this program, clients need to submit a medical report and a treatment plan from a specialist for evaluation. The medical condition determines if you qualify, not your income.

CSHCS Provides:

Coverage and referral for specialty services based on the person's health conditions.
Family-centered services to support you in your role as the primary caretaker of your child.
Community-based services to help you care for your child at home and maintain normal routines.
Culturally competent services that demonstrate awareness of cultural differences.
Coordinated services to pull together the services of many different providers within different agencies.

Program Goals:

Assist individuals with special health care needs in accessing the broadest possible range of appropriate medical care, health education, and support.
Ensure delivery of these services and supports in an accessible, family-centered, culturally competent, community and coordinated manner.
Promote and incorporate parent/professional collaboration in all aspects of the program.
Remove barriers that prevent individuals with special health care needs from achieving these goals.

To see if you qualify, click here for a list of these diagnoses.

For more information, visit the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) CSHCS website.

If you want to learn more about the program or schedule an appointment, please call us at 231-995-6111.

Family Rights and Responsibilities.

CSHCS is a program within the MDHHS and is part of Title V of the Federal Social Security Act.

Children's Special Needs Fund:

The Children's Special Needs Fund supports children in Michigan with special healthcare needs not available through any other funding source. The fund helps purchase equipment and services that promote optimal health, mobility, and development, enhancing the lives of children and their families.

Applications and Forms:

The Family Center:

The Family Center is the parent-directed section of CSHCS through MDHHS. The primary purpose is to help shape CSHCS policies and procedures and to help families navigate the CSHCS system.