Physically Handicapped Children Program

Contact: Patricia Mayer - 584-7460 ext 326 or Susan Gardner ext 392

The criteria for the PHCP is as follows:

• Saratoga County residents, birth to 21 years of age.
• Medical diagnosis that comes under the scope of PHCP. This can be verified by local PHCP.
• A denial for assistance under the NYS Medicaid Program
• An application to “Child Health Plus” is denied.
• Income eligible. Determined by completion of application to the local PHCP.

Children under the PHCP will receive assistance for their health care needs, such as medical care, services, medications, supplies and equipment. ALL services must be prior approved.

All private health insurance must be applied before submission to the Physically Handicapped Children’s Program.

The Physically Handicapped Children’s Program also offers other services to families within the community. Examples of these services are:

D&E (Diagnosis and Evaluation program). This is for ANY child within the county who otherwise would not be able to get diagnostic testing for a condition which could bring them under PHCP. Examples of this would be hearing test, MRI’s, CAT scans, and EKG’s. This is just a sample. Call the local PHCP for more information.

Orthodontic Care. A State screening is required to determine the medical necessity for orthodontic care. There is also an income eligibility requirement for this care.

Children that require out of State care, may be assisted through the PHC program.  Prior approval is required by both the NYS Department of Health, Child and Adolescent Care Department, and the Saratoga County Public Health Medical Director.  For more information contact the PHC program coordinator.

Most PHCP are operating within the County Health Departments.