Connecting and supporting families of individuals with special needs

A Family to Family Health Care Information & Education Center

Community & State
 Health Care Resources

(for children with special health care needs)

Child Health Plus  http://www.nyshmoguide.org/ChildHealthPlus.asp
New York State's health insurance plan for children under age 19. This plan is available from insurers throughout the state.

Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) and Physically Handicapped Children's Program (PHCP) Contacts - All Counties

Family Health Plus www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/fhplus/index.htm
A public health insurance program for adults between the ages of 19 and 64 who do not have health insurance - either on their own or through their employers - but have income or resources too high to qualify for Medicaid in New York State.

Guide to Understanding Supports and Services Administered through NYS Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities -- developed by Parent to Parent of NYS to inform families about the wide range of services available to qualified individuals and to assist them in accessing those services for their loved one with a developmental disability.

Home and Community Based Services Waivers in New York State

New York State Department of Health Resource Directory for Children with Special Health Care Needs  www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/child/special_needs/resource_directory.htm

New York Statewide School Health Services Center (NYSSHSC)offers information that will assist parents in gaining a better understanding about health care at school, what nurses are required to do, documentation, etc   http://www.schoolhealthservicesny.com/
        

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New York State Resources

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