BCMH Program

The Bureau for Children with Medical Handicaps (BCMH) is a tax-supported, state administered program through the Ohio Department of Health. The program can be used to rule out a handicapping condition, diagnose a condition, or provide ongoing treatment services for a known condition.

Children with the following special health care needs might qualify for BCMH:

Diabetes
Cystic Fibrosis
Cerebral Palsy
Hearing Loss
Scoliosis
Spina Bafida
Epilepsy
Cleft lip and palate
Heart Defects
Vision Problems
Spinal Injuries
Cancer
Juvenile Arthritis
Sickle Cell Disease
Hemophilia

and many other medical conditions.

Financial eligibility is based on the needs of the child and the adjusted gross income of the family.

For example, middle income families that have a child requiring extensive services might still be eligible for BCMH.

To receive more information about this program and/or to see if your family might qualify for assistance, please contact:

The Nursing Division of:
The Athens City-County Health Department
278 West Union St.
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 592-4431 - (800) 945-6447

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