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. CMS provides timely and affordable health care services and resources by working with the children’s primary providers and medical specialists for:
• 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
Locations
Columbus Location for Chattahoochee, Clay, Harris, Muscogee, Quitman, Randolph, Stewart and Talbot counties
5601 Veterans Parkway – Lower Level
Columbus, Georgia 31904
706-327-0644 or 888-810-4316
Fax: 706-327-1355
Cordele Location for Crisp, Dooly, Macon, Marion, Schley, Sumter, Taylor and Webster counties
111 East 24th Avenue
Cordele, Georgia 31015
229-276-2343 or 888-810-4315
Fax: 229-276-2717
Resources:
Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coalition of Georgia
Provides services to expectant families including prenatal education and resources to expectant mothers, breastfeeding support and education, and assistance with accessing health insurance.
Parent to Parent
Provides services to children and youth with disabilities and their families including an online data base of local resources and educational training for parents and parent support program. 800-229-2038
American Academy of Pediatrics – Georgia Chapter
Resource for parents on accurate, trusted and up-to-date information on issues regarding infants, children and adolescents.
Healthy Children.org
Affiliated with the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Find Help Georgia
Provides individuals and families local resources for financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, help with childcare costs, job training and other free or low-cost services.