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Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs Program Provider Manual

Coverage Restrictions

Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs Program Provider Manual


Coverage Restrictions

Coverage restrictions apply to the following conditions/services:

  • Airway Obstruction – Limited to obstructions causing sleep apnea and/or dysphagia.
  • Baclofen Pump – Limited to medically eligible conditions involving spasticity of the extremities. Requires prior approval with justification from a physician regarding the expected benefits.
  • Benign Neoplasm – Limited to neoplasms that cause a functional impairment.
  • Burns – Limited to burns that require inpatient hospitalization of at least seven (7) days and/or skin grafting.
  • Cyst – Limited to long term cysts that cause significant functional impairment.
  • Dental – Limited to the medical diagnosis of Cleft Lip and/or Palate, Seizure Disorder, or Velopharyngeal Incompetency (VPI).
  • Craniofacial and Jaw Anomalies – Limited to anomalies that cause a significant functional impairment.
  • Diapers/Incontinent Pads – Limited to children over four (4) years of age when necessity is related to an eligible medical condition.
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Services - Limited to chronic ear pathology resulting in surgery and/or hearing impairment.
  • Eye Diseases and Disorders - Limited to conditions caused by trauma or birth defect. (Myopia and Hyperopia are not covered.)
  • Lymphedema – Limited to conditions requiring the use of compression garments and/or surgery.
  • Metatarsus Adductus – Limited to conditions requiring surgery, casting or orthosis.
  • Neuromyopathies – Limited to non-progressive conditions.
  • Orthodontics – Limited to the medical diagnosis of Cleft Lip and/or Palate.
  • Scar Revision – Limited to scars that cause a significant functional impairment.
  • Varus & Valgus – Limited to conditions requiring casting, bracing, or surgery.
  • Tonsillectomy and/or Adenoidectomy – Limited to conditions directly related to eligible ear pathology.