BCMH

BCMH (Bureau for Children with Medical Handicaps) is a state supported program that provides medical diagnosis and treatment for children with a medically handicapping condition. A public health nurse assists families in obtaining services in their community and provides health education, advocacy, and home visits.

To be eligible, the child must be:

	A resident of Ohio
	Under the care of a BCMH approved physician
	Have a possible medical handicap (diagnostic program)
	Family must be financially eligible (treatment program only)

Treatment Program

To provide ongoing treatment services for medically and financially eligible children

Services

	Office visits to BCMH approved physicians
	Prescription medications
	Therapies
	Hearing aides
	Surgery
	Medical equipment
	Public health nurse services

Diagnostic Program

	Rule out a medically handicapping condition
	Diagnose a condition
	Help develop a plan of treatment

Services

	Office visits to BCMH approved physician, as well as diagnostic tests that are needed
	Public health nurse services

For more information on BCMH, call the health department at 419-784-3818 or visit the Ohio Department of Health website.