| Last Updated: Tuesday, May 28, 2019 | ||
Children wtih Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) Services Program |
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Health/Human Services Commission (HHSC) TEL: 800-222-3986Alternate Phone: 512-776-7150 FAX: 512-776-7162 Email: cshcn@hhsc.state.tx.us Program Website |
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Benefits Summary |
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| Specialized medical care and related services for children who have, or are at increased risk for having, a chronic physical, developmental, behavioral or emotional condition, and, who also require services of a type or amount beyond that which is generally required for children. Also, provides benefits for people of any age with cystic fibrosis. | ||
Benefits |
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| Services may include: case management, screening services, early intervention services, physical exams, hearing & vision services, nutrition services, doctor visits, lab tests, immunizations, prescription drugs, social services, home health care, etc. | ||
Eligibility Guidelines |
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| Live in Texas; under age 21 (any age with Cystic Fibrosis); meets family income guidelines; and has a medical problem that: is expected to last at least 12 months, will limit 1 or more major life activities, needs more health care than what children usually need, and medical condition has physical symptoms. Contact program for details. | ||
How to apply |
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| Contact the regional office of CSHCN in your area (there are 8, see web site for list); call the 800 number above. | ||
