Health Care Resources
Individuals with special health care needs are those who have or are at increased risk for a disease, defect or medical condition that may hinder the achievement of normal physical growth and development and who also require health and related services of a type or amount beyond that required by individuals generally. It is estimated that 18 million children in the United States have special health needs and an estimated 5.3 million Americans, a little more than 2% of the U.S. population, currently live with disabilities resulting from traumatic brain injury.
Family-Centered Health Care
New Regional Center Dental Program
Healthy Families Program Transition to Medi-Cal Strategic Plan (begins Jan. 1, 2013)
The California Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC) launched a new secure, easy-to-use online form to allow Californians to file complaints regarding their health plan more quickly and easily from any computer. The new online form is available in both English and Spanish and enables consumers to request an external review of a health plan's denial of a medical service or treatment. This external review is known as an Independent Medical Review. Previously, health plan enrollees had to submit the required forms and paperwork via mail or fax. There are also online videos explaining their services and the independent medical review process.
Articles/Information:
Accessing School Health Information
Access to Medical Care for Individuals with Mobility Disabilities
Advocacy Guide IHSS Share of Cost
Affordable Care Act: Benefits for Children
Airline Flights for Patients Traveling for Medical Reasons
Better Health Care Communication
California Childrens Services -Financial Process & Health Insurance
Children & Youth Required to Join Managed Care Plans
Children’s Mental Health Services Resource Manual
Connecting California Kids with Health Insurance
Dental Care for Your Baby - frequently asked questions
Dependent Care Tax Credit (Jun2011)
Discount Prescription Drug Program for San Diegans
Facts for Parents About Vaccine Safety
Families Partnering with Providers
Family Guide to Systems of Care for Children with Mental Health Needs
Fetal Alcohol Disorders Prevention
Free Photographs for critically ill child at home or in NICU
Free Discount Prescription Card
Guide to California Health Programs
Gynecological Exams for Women with Disabilities
Health & Safety for Californians with Developmental Disabilities
Health Care Access & Utilization, 2008
Health Coverage Options for Children with Pre-existing Conditions
Health Care Reform & Children with Special Health Care Needs
Health Care Transition Information and Resource Guide
Health Information Technology for Families
Health Information Technology for Professionals
Health Reform & Adolescents Fact Sheet
Healthy Smiles for Children with Down syndrome
Hospital Discharge Families of Children with Special Health Care Needs
How to Compare Health Plans
How to Help a Child who Stutters
How to Do Well When Visiting The Sick
How to Manage Your Home Care Provider (for IHSS consumers)
Insurance Help for Autism
iPads and Programmable Shunts
Kids Healthy Eating Calculator
Local Dental Providers for Children with Special Needs
Managing a Medically Complex Child
Medi -Cal Flow Chart
Medical Care Access for Individuals with Mobility Disabilities
Medication Assistance Directory
Moving from Pediatric to Adult Health Care
North San Diego County Dental Roadmap
Oral Health Resources
Overview of California Waiver & Non-Waiver Programs
Out-of-Home Respite Services Clarification
Preventing Secondary Conditions for People with Mobility Impairments
Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan
Parents’ Questions About Children's Vaccinations
Providing Support/Friendship to People with mental illnesses
Public Health Benefits Access Guide
Questions You Should Ask Your Insurance Provider
Quick Guide to Healthy Living
Self-Exam for Individuals with Loss of Sensation
Seniors & Persons With Disabilities Health Plan
Sexuality and Disabilities
Special Needs Fact Sheets for Caregivers & Providers
Talking with your Doctor about your Child
Talking with Your Doctor and Other Healthcare Professionals
The Family Experience with Primary Care Physicians and Staff
Therapeutic Behavioral Services for Youth
Utilities Medical Baseline Allowance for Disabled Persons
Vaccines: What Every Parent Should Know
What Families Want from Primary Care Providers
Young Adults Have New Health Care Options in California
Websites:
Forms/Toolkits/Organizations:
Build Your Own Care Notebook
Special Care Organizational Record (military)
Emergency Health Care Form for Children with Special Needs
Family Care Navigator
It's Time To Transition! (pediatric to adult health care)
Kid Care Express Mobile Medical Unit
Medical Home Toolkit For Families (military)
My Health Form
My Health Plan
My Medical Appointment
My PKU Toolkit
The Care Notebook
This Is Health Care Transition (video-youth to adult health care)
FLU RESOURCES:
Stop the Spread of the Flu
The Flu and Children with Special Health Care Needs
Talking to Children About the Flu
San Diego Flu Information Website
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