Commission on Children with Special Health Care Needs

Commission Details

Board Website Board Website
Long Name Commission on Children with Special Health Care Needs
Department Health and Human Services
Governor Appointments 9
Total Board Positions 9
Cite Name N.C. Gen. Stat.
Cite Number § 143-682
Ethics 1
Term Length 2 years
Purpose The commission monitors and evaluates the availability and provision of health services to special needs children in North Carolina and monitors and evaluates services provided under the Health Insurance Program for Children.

Current Members

Member Name Term Start Date Term End Date Term Type Position Requirements
Alyce G. Luna July 1, 2023 June 30, 2025 Limited Member A parent of a special needs child w/chronic illness
Tracey Vann Hawkins July 1, 2024 June 30, 2026 Limited Member A parent of a special needs child w/a developmental disability or behavioral disorder
Melissa R. Johnson July 1, 2024 June 30, 2026 Limited Member A licensed psychologist recommended by the NC Psychological Association
Mark A. Mattioli July 1, 2024 June 30, 2026 Limited Chair A licensed psychiatrist recommended by the NC Psychiatric Association
Savithri Nageswaran July 1, 2023 June 30, 2025 Limited Member Representative of one of the children`s hospitals in NC, recommended by Pediatric Society of NC
Charlotte Riddle July 1, 2023 June 30, 2025 Limited Member Licensed pediatrician, provides services for special needs children, rec. by Pediatric Society of NC
Anna Martin July 1, 2023 June 30, 2025 Limited Member Local public health director, recommended by Association of Local Health Directors
Pamela Doak July 1, 2024 June 30, 2026 Limited Member Educator providing education service to special needs child, rec by NC Council Admin of Special Ed.
Bryan Cobb July 1, 2024 June 30, 2026 Limited Member Licensed Dentist provides services to children w/special needs, rec. by NC Dental Society
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