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Medical Expense Assistance - Children With Medical Expenses | Ohio Department Of Health

246 N High St., Columbus, OH 43215

Serves Ohio permanent residents aged birth-age 21. Must have an eligible medical handicap and be under the care of a Bureau for Children With Medical Handicaps (BCMH)-approved physician. Must meet income guidelines (based on the service needs of the child and the adjusted gross income of the family) or receiving Medicaid, SSI or WIC. Eligibility will be established for one year; this can be renewed if medical and financial eligibility continue.
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(614) 728-9236

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A medical application must be submitted by an approved physician, who obtains this form from the agent. Parent or guardian should contact their child's primary care physician to see if they are agency approved. May also contact a public health nurse at the local health department, at the agency's office, or see web site to locate approved providers or for detailed information. Parent, managing physician, and local health department will receive a letter of approval or denial, with explanation.

Free. Family may in some cases be eligible for insurance premium reimbursement.

Cuyahoga County, Ohio

Description

Provides payment for ongoing services related to an eligible handicapping condition. Eligible services may include inpatient hospital days, surgery and anesthesia, prescription medications, medical supplies and equipment, special formula, physical, occupational, and speech therapy, community nutrition services, and other services related to the eligible handicapping condition. Families must apply their health insurance, if any, to the cost of services.

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Ohio Department Of Health

Administers programs that provide comprehensive primary and continuing health services for all residents of Ohio. Works for the prevention of communicable and chronic diseases. Maintains vital statistics and licenses health care facilities. Regulates sanitation, food, and private water systems. Provides bioterrorism information as it relates to health issues.