The Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs Program supports Missouri residents from birth to age 21 who have, or are at increased risk for a medical condition that affects their normal growth and development. The program focuses on early identification and service coordination for children who meet medical eligibility guidelines. As the payor of last resort, the program can provide limited funding for medically necessary diagnostic and treatment services for families who meet financial eligibility requirements.
Eligibility
- Resident of Missouri
- Birth to age 21
- Meet financial eligibility guidelines for funded services
- Have a eligible special healthcare need such as:
- Cerebral Palsy
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Cleft Lip and Palate
- Hearing disorders
- Hemophilia
- Paraplegia
- Quadriplegia
- Seizures
- Spina Bifida
- Traumatic Brain Injury
How to Apply
Contact the Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs Service Coordinator in your designated region to make a referral or complete and submit the Application for Enrollment form provided below.