Dear Children’s Special Health Families,
We want to let you know about a change to the Children’s Special Health (CSH) Program. After careful consideration, we’ve decided to end the CSH Program as it currently exists. Starting October 31, 2025, the Wyoming Department of Health’s Maternal Child Health Unit will no longer offer direct financial assistance. This program has existed and served families over the past 30 years, and we know it has made a positive impact for some families. However, currently, the program is only supporting a small number of families and is not serving children with special healthcare needs in the best way possible.
Why is this happening?
We’re ending the CSH Program because after reviewing how the program is working, we see that we are supporting a small number of families. Our federal grant requirements have also changed so we will begin using the grant to improve and expand services for children with special healthcare needs. Our goal is to keep supporting the health and well-being of children and families with new and effective programs.
What does this mean for you?
- Program End Date: The CSH Program will officially end on October 31, 2025. We will accept new applications and annual renewals until October 31, 2024.
- Transition Period: We will help all CSH families during this change. Over the next year, we’ll work closely with you to find other resources and services.
- Travel Assistance Program: Families who qualify for Medicaid and Kid Care CHIP will still be eligible for the travel assistance program if they meet the requirements listed in the Wyoming Medicaid Travel Assistance Guide listed below. https://www.wyomingmedicaid.com/portal/sites/default/files/inline-files/WY_Medicaid_Member_Travel_Assistance_Guide_English_Version.pdf
Resources and Updates:
- Medicaid and Kid Care CHIP: https://health.wyo.gov/healthcarefin/medicaid/programs-and-eligibility/
- Wyoming 211: https://wyoming211.org/
- Enroll Wyoming: https://enrollwyo.org/
We have a resource list on our website at https://health.wyo.gov/publichealth/mch/specialhealth/csh-parent-resources/.
We will update this list as other resources are identified. If you have any questions or concerns, contact your Benefit and Eligibility Specialist.
- Sheli Gonzales at gonzales@wyo.gov or 307-777-7943
- Denise Robinson at robinson2@wyo.gov or 307-777-6296
We know that change can be hard, but we’re here to support you through it. We remain committed to your child’s health and well-being.