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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:
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Identification of resources
and information for families and providers
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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
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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
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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.
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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.
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Your comments, questions, and concerns are welcome.
Click here for our Grievance Policy.
Therese
McIntyre
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Baltimore, Maryland 21202 |
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