How
much does it cost to participate?
If
your child medically qualifies for CSHCS, then you must fill out a financial assessment (which is part of the
application). Most
families do have to pay a monthly fee for participation in the program, which is determined by
income.
How
does the application process work?
The
first step to the application process is determining if your child is medical eligibility.
In order to do this, a Release of Information form must be sent by you to each of the specialty doctors, hospitals, or clinics treating
your child. Click here for a pdf version
of the Release of Information form. If you are unable to view the file,
please call (231) 724-6209 to have the form mailed to you.
The
health care provider will then mail the Release of Information form, along
with the most recent comprehensive medical information on your child, to the Michigan
Department of Community Health for review. The Michigan Department of
Community Health with send you a letter notifying you whether or
not your child qualifies.
If
you receive a letter denying medical eligibility, then an
explanation why your child was rejected by the program will be included.
If you receive a letter approving medical eligibility, then an
official application for CSHCS for your child will be included. This application must be
filled out completely and returned directly to the Michigan Department of
Community Health. Once the application is received and processed, CSHCS
coverage on your child will begin.
What
if I need help applying or have more questions?
The
Muskegon County Health Department can assist you. Call (231) 724-6209.
Other
Resources
Children with Special Needs Fund
Early On Michigan
Healthy Kids & MIChild
Project
Ramp
(call Love, Inc. at 231-777-3905)
