Southern Tier Health Care System, Inc. (STHCS) is the lead agency for facilitated enrollment of Child and Family Health Plus in Cattaraugus County, eastern Chautauqua County and western Allegany County. The organization has a referral system set up with local health care and social service agencies.
Child Health Plus and Family Health Plus are health insurance programs aimed at low- to moderate-income children and families in New York State. Our facilitated enrollers assist families with completing the application, collect necessary documentation and submit the completed application to the appropriate agency. Eligibility is based on income guidelines determined by the New York State Department of Health.
Click here to view our Child and Family Health Plus program brochure. Be sure to contact our office at(716) 372-0614 with any questions!
Based on family income, your child may be eligible to join either Child Health Plus A (formerly Children's Medicaid) or Child Health Plus B. Both Child Health Plus A and B are available through dozens of providers throughout the state. Enrolling in Child Health Plus is easy.
What benefits can you get for your family?
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Well-child care
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Physical exams
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Immunizations
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Diagnosis and treatment of illness and injury
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X-ray and lab tests
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Outpatient surgery
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Emergency care
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Prescription and non-prescription drugs if ordered
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In-patient hospital medical or surgical care
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Short-term therapeutic outpatient services
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Limited inpatient and outpatient treatment for alcoholism and substance abuse, and mental health
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Dental care
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Vision care
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Speech and hearing
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Durable medical equipment
How to apply?
To apply for Child or Family Health Plus, you may have a personal interview with a STHCS facilitated enroller where you will complete an application, provide proof of certain information and select a health plan.
Our Enrollment Specialists are available Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Although walk-ins are welcome as long as we have an enroller available, it is best to call ahead and make an appointment. We also travel to several locations in our catchment area to see clients each month. If interested, please ask if this will work better for you. You can reach our office by calling (716) 372-0614 or e-mailing any of the addresses below.
Kristi Blehar, Facilitated Enrollment Supervisor
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Jennifer Budaj, Facilitated Enroller
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Stephanie Green, Facilitated Enroller
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