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Complex Medical Help (CMH) Program | Ohio Department Of Health

246 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43215

Eligibility
Children with medical handicaps.
Required documents

Hours
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.
Application process
Call for information.
Fees
Varies with service provided.
Service area
Noble County, Ohio Guernsey County, Ohio Athens County, Ohio Coshocton County, Ohio Monroe County, Ohio Knox County, Ohio Licking County, Ohio Muskingum County, Ohio Pickaway County, Ohio Wyandot County, Ohio Crawford County, Ohio Perry County, Ohio Washington County, Ohio Morgan County, Ohio Marion County, Ohio
The Complex Medical Help Program (CMH) formerly known as the Bureau for Children with Medical Handicaps, is a health care program in the Ohio Department of Health (ODH). CMH links individuals with special health care needs to a network of quality providers and helps individuals and their families obtain payment for needed services. BCMH 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. Major components of the program include: conducting quality assurance activities to establish standards of care and to determine unmet needs of children with handicaps and their families; funding services for the diagnosis and treatment of medically eligible conditions; collaborating with public health nurses and local health departments to assist in increasing access to care; supporting service coordination for children with selected diagnoses; and assisting families to access and utilize appropriate sources of payment for services for their child.
Last assured
07/24/2025
Providing organization
Ohio Department Of Health
Works with local health departments (LHDs) to carry out the mission of public health in Ohio. The office serves as the agency liaison to LHDs, administers public health Improvement Standards, drafts recommendations regarding approval of LHD contracts, serves on statewide committees, workgroups and task forces and provides technical assistance to LHDs.