Program Purpose
Children’s Medical Services is a statewide program that supports children, youth and young adults, from birth to age 21, with special health care needs. Children’s Medical Services provides assistance to eligible families and young adults with timely and affordable health care services, as well as needed resources within their communities. Children’s Medical Services works with the child and young adult’s primary and specialty medical specialists to provide or coordinate:
• Genetic Counseling
• Inpatient/Outpatient Hospitalization
• Durable Medical Equipment
• Medications and Supplies
• Diagnostic Testing
Children’s Medical Services Brochure – English
Children’s Medical Services Brochure – Spanish
Eligibility
Eligibility for the program is based on the following:
• Eligible medical condition
• Annual family income
• Georgia residency
Examples of eligible medical conditions include, but are not limited to:
• Asthma, cystic fibrosis, and other lung disorders
• Some hearing disorders
• Neurological and neurosurgery disorders including seizures, benign tumors, hydrocephalus, and others
• Orthopedic and/or neuromuscular disorders including cerebral palsy, spina bifida, scoliosis, clubfeet, congenital or traumatic amputations of limbs, and others
• Visual disorders including cataracts, glaucoma, strabismus, and others
• Diabetes and other endocrine and genetic disorders
• Craniofacial anomalies (including cleft lip/palate)
• Congenital cardiac conditions
Services provided in the following counties:
Columbus office: Chattahoochee, Clay, Harris, Muscogee, Quitman, Randolph, Stewart, and Talbot
Cordele office: Crisp, Dooly, Macon, Marion, Schley, Sumter, Taylor, and Webster
For more information about eligibility, services provided and enrollment into the program please call:
Children’s Medical Services – Columbus Office
5601 Veterans Parkway – Lower Level
Columbus, Georgia 31904
706-327-0644 or 888-810-4316
Fax: 706-327-1355
Children’s Medical Services – Cordele Office
Crisp County Health Department
111 East 24th Avenue
Cordele, Georgia 31015
229-276-2343 or 888-810-4315
Fax: 229-276-2717
Additional Resources:
Parent to Parent of Georgia:
Provides services to children and youth with disabilities and their families. Services include an on-line data base of various resources locally, educational training for parents, and parent support program.
Web: www.p2pga.org
Call: 800-229-2038
Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coalition of Georgia:
Provides services to expectant families. Services include prenatal education and resources to expectant mothers, breastfeeding support and education, and assistance with obtaining health insurance.
Web: http://hmhbga.org/
Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Portal: https://www.resourcehouse.com/hmhb/
Help Me Grow Georgia:
Provides healthcare referrals to families with children from birth to eight years old. Referrals include linkages to medical, vision and dental providers, developmental screenings, day care providers, early learning resources, as well as behavioral services.
Web: https://www.hmhbga.org/help-me-grow-georgia
Call: 888-HLP-GROW (888-457-4769) – Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Find Help Georgia:
Provides local resources for individuals and families. Resources include financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, help with childcare costs, job training and other free or low-cost services.
Web: http://www.FindHelpGA.org
Call: 800-244-5373 Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
American Academy of Pediatrics – Georgia Chapter:
The official website of the American Academy of Pediatrics for parents on accurate, trusted and up-to-date information on issues regarding infants, children and adolescents.
Web: www.gaaap.org