California Childrens Services
California Children's Services (CCS) is a state program for children with serious diseases or health problems.
At a Glance
At a Glance
California Children's Services (CCS) is a state program for children with special healthcare needs. Through this program, children up to 21 years old can get the health care and services they need for their serious disease or health problem. CCS will connect you with the doctors and trained health care people who are specially trained to care for your child.
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Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Your child may qualify if he/she:
- Is under 21 years old
- Has a health problem that is covered by CCS
- Is a resident of California and has one of the following:
- Family income of $40,000 or less
- Out-of-pocket medical expenses expected to be more than 20 percent of family's adjusted gross income
- A need for an evaluation to find out if there is a health problem covered by CCS
- Was adopted with a known health problem that is covered by CCS
- A need for the Medical Therapy Program
- Medi-Cal, with full benefits
- Healthy Families insurance
Covered Services
Covered Services
CCS covers only certain types of medical conditions. In general, CCS covers medical conditions that are physically disabling or require medical, surgical, or rehabilitative services. There also may be certain criteria that determine if your child's medical condition is eligible. Medical conditions include, but are not limited to:
- Conditions involving the heart (congenital heart disease)
- Neoplasms (cancers, tumors)
- Disorders of the blood (hemophilia, sickle cell anemia)
- Endocrine, nutritional, and metabolic diseases (thyroid problems, PKU, diabetes)
- Disorders of the genito-urinary system (serious chronic kidney problems)
- Disorders of the gastrointestinal system (chronic inflammatory disease, diseases of the liver)
- Serious birth defects (cleft lip/palate, spina bifida)
- Disorders of the sense organs (hearing loss, glaucoma, cataracts)
- Disorders of the nervous system (cerebral palsy, uncontrolled seizures)
- Disorders of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissues (rheumatoid arthritis, muscular dystrophy)
- Severe disorders of the immune system (HIV infection)
- Disabling conditions or poisonings requiring intensive care or rehabilitation (severe head, brain, or spinal cord injuries, severe burns)
- Complications of premature birth requiring an intensive level of care
- Disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (severe hemangioma)
- Medically handicapping malocclusion (severely crooked teeth) Special screening criteria must be met
How to Apply
How to Apply:
- Send an e-mail to http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/email.html?sendto=SD_CCS_APPLY
- Call 619-528-4000