Norwood City Health Department

Bureau for Children with Medical Handicaps (BCMH)

BCMH is a program provided by the state of Ohio to assist families with children with special health care needs. Some of the eligible conditions include: AIDS, Cancer, Cerebral Palsy, Chronic Lung Disease, Cleft Lip/Palate, Congenital Heart Disease, Cystic Fibrosis, Diabetes, Hearing Loss, Hemophilia, Juvenile Arthritis (JRA), Metabolic Disorders, Scoliosis, Severe Vision Disorders, Sickle Cell Disease, and Spina Bifida.

BCMH has three programs that may be able to help children with special health care needs.

The Diagnostic Program
Children may receive services for three months to rule out, diagnose a condition or establish a plan of treatment. The services must be completed by a BCMH approved provider and may include services such as X-rays, up to five days in the hospital, therapy evaluations, tests and Public Health Nurse Services. There are no financial requirements for use of this program.

The Treatment Program
Children may receive services for one year if diagnosed with an eligible condition. The child must be treated for that condition by a BCMH approved provider. Treatment service may include prescription medications, medical equipment, laboratory testing, therapies, surgeries, hospitalizations and Public Health Services. All services must be related to the child’s eligible condition. If the child remains eligible, services may be renewed yearly until the child reaches age 21. Both Medical and Financial eligibility are required for Treatment Services.

The Service Coordination Program
This program assists families with children with specific conditions to coordinate care with multiple specialists and medical teams.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For a list of BCMH approved providers by county access the link below and click on the appropriate county. In the drop down box, select the appropriate category to locate a provider and click go. Providers are listed alphabetically by specialty then by name. http://www.odh.state.oh.us/healthresources/
healthCareProvidersMap.aspx

BCMH and Help Me Grow are working together to help families with children under the age of three to receive services. You may contact your local Health Department or the Help Me Grow toll-free line at 1-800-755-4769.
http://www.ohiohelpmegrow.org/

Anyone may call BCMH at 614-466-1700 or e-mail: bcmh@odh.ohio.gov

TTY: 1-800-750-0750
Toll-Free for Parents: 1-800-755-4769
OR
Contact the Norwood City Health Department at
513-458-4600 for more information.