Children With Medical Handicaps
Children with Medical Handicaps
BMCH is a state supported program that provides medical diagnosis and treatment for children with a medically handicapping condition. A public health nurse assists families in obtaining services in their community and provides health education, advocacy, and home visits.
The child must be:
- A resident of Ohio
- Under the care of a BCMH approved physician
- Have a possible medical handicap (diagnostic program)
- Family must be financially eligible (treatment program only)
Treatment Program
- The purpose of the program is to provide ongoing treatment services for medically and financially eligible children
Services
- Office visits to BCMH approved physicians
- Prescription medications
- Therapies
- Hearing aides
- Surgery
- Medical equipment
- Public health nurse services
Diagnostic Program
- Rule out a medically handicapping condition
- Diagnose a condition
- Help develop a plan of treatment
Services
- Office visits to BCMH approved physician, as well as diagnostic tests that are needed
- Public health nurse services
For more information on BCMH, call the health department at (419)784.3818 or visit the Ohio Department of Health website.
