BHCA offers a special focus on children with special health care needs (CSHCN).  Parents, providers, and advocates statewide recognize our expertise with a wide range of issues in this area including:

  • Identification of resources and information for families and providers

  • Assistance with concerns about HealthChoice, the Rare and Expensive Case Management Program, and private health insurance plans

Download our HealthChoice Primer 

for Children with Special Health Care Needs

Contact us at 410-649-0521 ext. 3007 for assistance with a

concern or to schedule an in-service for your agency or group.

 

We may also be reached by e-mail         

     

BHCA offers a variety of publications to assist families and providers of CSHCN.  Here are a just a few.  For more publications and to order print copies go to our Publications page.

 

 

 

Gateways to Health Care for Children with Special Health Care Needs:  A Concise Guide to Understanding Your Health Plan and Accessing the Health Care Your Child Needs in Maryland.

 

Therese McIntyre

 

 

 

Complete guide to health insurance in Maryland.  Covers Medicaid, HealthChoice, private insurance, and TRICARE.  Summaries of applicable Maryland  and Federal regulations are included along with practical advice for getting the care your child needs.


 

 

 

 

Children and SSI: A How-To Guide to Benefits in Maryland

 

2007-08 Edition - Updated!

 

 

 

 

Publication for statewide use with step-by-step help for families applying for SSI benefits for a child.


 

Children with Special Health Care Needs:  Getting Help and Information

 

 

 

2006-07 Edition

 

 

Support groups, advocacy, government, health, legal, and education resources for families and providers.  Covers Baltimore City and County with State and National resources listed as well.  New Youth/Young Adult and Foster/ Kinship Care resource sections for 2004-05 edition.


 

 

 

Children with Special Health Care Needs and Respite Care:  Respite, Hospice, Day Care, and Summer Camp Opportunities

 

 

2006 Edition - Updated

 

 

 

 

Respite resource for families covers Baltimore City and County, Anne Arundel, Howard, and Harford Counties.  Extensive camp listing with index by disability or disease.  State and out-of-state listings for residential  camps.


 

Updated!

Points of Entry to Maryland Medical Assistance and Maryland Medical Programs for Children with Special Health Care Needs

Information in brief about MCHP, MCHP Premium, SSI, and available State Waiver Programs.


 

   

Your comments, questions, and concerns are welcome. 

Click here for our Grievance Policy.

Therese McIntyre

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2004 Baltimore HealthCare Access (BHCA)  Updated 11/15/07