For more information please contact the Resource Specialist at (716) 373-8050 ext. 3416 or complete the form below.

Pre-Screening Form

What is the Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) Program?

Families with physically disabled, cognitively challenged, or chronically ill children often need a wide range of services to meet their child's special needs.

Your child may be eligible if:

• He/She lives in Cattaraugus County, and is under 21 years of age.
• He/She has a serious or chronic medical, physical, or developmental condition.

How can the CYSHCN Program help?

• We can link you with affordable health care.
• We can connect you with community programs.
• We can answer questions about how to meet your child's needs.

Do you need financial assistance?

There is financial help available through our CYSHCN-SS (Support Services) Program (formerly known as the Physically Handicapped Children's Program).  CYSHCN-SS helps to pay the medical bills of a child with a special medical need.

Your family may be eligible if:  

• Your child lives in Cattaraugus County, and is under 21 years of age.
• Your child has a serious or chronic medical, physical, or developmental condition
• Your family meets the income eligibility requirements.  (Many middle income families qualify!)

Examples of conditions that are considered to be serious or chronic include but are not limited to:

• ADD/ADHD
• Allergies
• Anxiety
• Arthritis/Joint Problem
• Asthma
• Autism or ASD
• Behavioral or Conduct Problem
• Blood Disorder
• Cerebral Palsy
• Cystic Fibrosis
• Depression
• Developmental Delay
• Diabetes
• Down Syndrome
• Epilepsy or Seizure Disorder
• Genetic/Inherited Condition
• Head Injury
• Hearing Problem
• Heart Problem
• Intellectual Disability
• Learning Difficulty
• Migraines
• Other Mental Health Condition
• Speech or Language Disorder
• Substance Abuse Disorder
• Tourette Syndrome
• Vision Problem

CYSHCN-SS also offers an Orthodontic Program...

Many insurance companies do not cover the cost of the braces or other orthodontic services.  Your child may qualify if:

• Orthodontic services are not covered under the family's health insurance plan.
• He/She has been approved by the NYS Department of Dental Health for services.
• Your family meets the financial eligibility requirements.

This is a low-cost program.  Families are asked to pay a monthly co-pay based on financial need.

For referrals, questions, or information, please contact:

Adam Packer

Resource Specialist

alpacker@cattco.org

(716) 701-3416