Health care for children and youth with disabilities

Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs | NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene (DOHMH)

Short Summary

Help for children with medical conditions that require special medical services.

Who it may help

Eligible children must:

  • Be age 21 or younger
  • Live in New York City
  • Have been diagnosed with or may have a serious or chronic health condition, physical disability, or developmental or emotional/behavioral condition
  • Need extra health care and assistance

What you may need

Proof of identity, NYC residency, and household income may be required.

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