Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) Program- Arlington - Approved

• Provides services and benefits to clients age 20 and younger who have special health care needs and people with cystic fibrosis of any age to improve their health, well-being and quality of life. A special health care need is defined as a medical problem that is expected to last at least 12 months, limits one or more major life activities, needs more than the usual amount of health care and has physical symptoms.
• • Owner
    Meghan Braak
  • Created On
    05-07-2020
  • Updated On
    10-16-2024
  • Update Reminder
    10-16-2025

• How To Contact

  • Name
    CSHCN
  • Phone
    (817) 264-4500
  • Fax
    (817) 264-4506
  • Email
    n@a
  • Alt Name
    Program Helpline
  • Alt Phone
    (800) 222-3986
  • Alt Fax
    N/A
  • Alt Email
    N/A
  • Address
    1301 S Bowen Rd
  • City
    Arlington
  • State
    TX

• More Information

  • Start Date
    10-16-2024
  • Expiration Date
    11-16-2025
  • Eligibility
    free
  • Fee
    N/A
  • Organization
    Texas Department of Health and Human Services
  • Zip Code
    76013

• Helpful Links

  • Main Program URL
    https://hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/children-special-health-care-needs-program
  • Apply Online
    https://hhs.texas.gov/laws-regulations/forms/3000-3999/form-3031-cshcn-program-application
  • Program Application
    https://hhs.texas.gov/laws-regulations/forms/3000-3999/form-3031-cshcn-program-application
  • Physician/Dentist Assessment
    https://hhs.texas.gov/laws-regulations/forms/3000-3999/form-3034-cshcn-physiciandentist-assessment

• Detailed Information

  • The program covers items such as, special equipment for your child as well as financial help for any special childcare needs. Case management services are also provided. Benefits do not include services covered by Medicaid, CHIP, or private insurance. Applicants must reapply every 6 months, before coverage expires. Because the CSHCN Services Program is the payer of last resort, all applicants must also apply for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and Medicaid. 

    All services must be medically necessary. These include:

    •Medical

    •Mental health

    •Dental

    •Vision

    •Special medical equipment and supplies

    •Family support services

    •Community services

    •Case management

    Who is Eligible for Services?

    Anyone who:

    •Lives in Texas.

    •Is 20 or younger or any age with a diagnosis of cystic fibrosis.

    •Has an income level at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level.

    •Has a medical condition that Is expected to last at least one year

    Will limit one or more major life activities

    Requires a higher level of health care

    Has physical symptoms. Having only a mental, behavioral or emotional condition, or a delay in development won’t qualify).

    How Do I Apply?

    Apply through a local health service office in your region. Social workers are available to help with the process.

    The following must be submitted:

    •Form 3031, Children with Special Health Care Needs Program Application

    •Form 3034, Children with Special Health Care Needs Physician/Dentist Assessment

    •Required documentation

    Proof of birth

    Proof of residency

    Proof of income

    Proof of insurance

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