Managing chronic conditions?
Some health issues need more care. If a child has chronic conditions, a care manager can help you get the treatment they need to feel better.
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Care managers can help manage conditions like:
- Asthma
- Cancer
- Depression or anxiety
- Diabetes
- Hemophilia
- HIV
- Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS)
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Review these videos to learn more about managing chronic conditions:
What is prediabetes? – English
What is prediabetes? – Español
Managing diabetes (type-1 and type-2) – English
Managing diabetes (type-1 and type-2) – Español
Signs of uncontrolled diabetes – English
Signs of uncontrolled diabetes – Español
Five tips for staying heart-healthy – English
Five tips for staying heart-healthy – Español
What’s in a healthy diet? – English
What's in a healthy diet? – Español
What does a care manager do?
A care manager can help you learn how to manage health care needs of children and youth. Care managers work with caregivers to make a plan of care that fits their goals.
How care managers can help
They can help you:
- Find and address any unmet needs
- Find a primary care physician (PCP)
- Find specialists and behavioral health services near home
- Get rides to your doctor, pharmacy or hospital
- Get medical and dental services, supplies and equipment
- Find community resources and educational materials
- Get the services you need
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Your care manager works with:
- Caregivers
- Providers
- DCS team members
Your care manager usually works with you by phone. They’ll ask about your health and care needs. You can have family and others present, if you’d like them to take part.
Care managers work closely with caregivers. We’ll reach out to you within the first 30 days of enrollment. We’re here to support you. This includes making sure you can complete the required appointments for children and youth.
Learn more about care management
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