Complex Medical Help (CMH) Program

The Complex Medical Help Program, is a healthcare program within the Ohio Department of Health. It links families of children with special healthcare needs to a network of quality providers and helps them obtain payment for necessary services.

CMH supports the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH), where primary care providers and families work together to improve health outcomes and quality of life for children and youth with special healthcare needs and their families.

Forms and Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Those who are:

    • Age 0-23 (effective July 1, 2022)

    • Permanent residents of Ohio

    • Under the care of CMH-approved doctor and who have or may have a chronic medical condition

    • Diagnostic Program – rules out or diagnoses a special healthcare need or establishes a treatment plan.

    • Treatment Program – helps with the treatment of an eligible condition. Patients must meet medical and financial eligibility requirements for the treatment program.

    • Service Coordination Program – helps families locate and coordinate services for their child. It is a limited program available to children with unique conditions who are seen by a team of providers at CMH-approved hospitals.

  • For more information about the CMH (Children with Medical Handicaps) program at the Highland County Health Department, contact Shala Shupert, BSN, RN:

    Shala is your local point of contact and will be happy to assist you with any questions or concerns.