Code of Maine Rules
10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL
Chapter 272 - COORDINATED CARE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH NEEDS
Chapter I - THE MAINE C.C.S./C.S.H.N. PROGRAM
Section 144-272-I-C - Purpose of the Program

Universal Citation: 10 ME Code Rules ยง 144-272-I-C
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

The purpose of the C.C.S./C.S.H.N. Program is to enhance the provision of and access to comprehensive, family-centered, culturally competent, quality health service for these children with special health needs, such as those with congenital or acquired chronic disease, condition and/or physical disability; to assist in the access of rehabilitation services for children who are blind and disabled under the age of sixteen receiving Supplemental Social Security Income (SSI) benefits; to play a leadership role in fostering/strengthening communication and treatment linkage between the pediatric specialist or subspecialist and the primary health care physician; to offer long-term management which emphasizes efficiency and effectiveness and, to maximize the utilization of community resources so that care can be provided, to the extent possible, within the child's own community.

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