California Children's Services (CCS)

The California Children’s Services (CCS) program offers further diagnosis or medical treatment for children with specific medical conditions, usually of a more serious or chronic nature. Some examples of covered conditions include Cerebral Palsy, Chronic Hearing loss, Type 1 Diabetes, Cystic Fibrosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis to name a few.

Provides expert medical care from a wide array of pediatric specialists who are in the California CCS system, including large children's medical centers.

The local CCS office provides personal case management to help families access these medical specialists and resources, such as:

Physical and occupational therapy and evaluation
Durable medical equipment like wheelchairs and braces
Specialists needed for a CCS condition

For further information, please contact the Mono County Health Department in Mammoth Lakes at (760) 924-1830.

How Can My Child Qualify For CCS?

To qualify for CCS, the child must:

Be a current resident of California
Have a specific condition or concern that is eligible
Meet financial requirements
Be under the age of 21

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any fees for CCS services?

There are no fees for children who have full-scope Medi-Cal insurance. Other families may need to pay a small annual fee based on family size and income.

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How are children referred to CCS?

Typically a referral to CCS is made by your child's health care provider or medical insurance plan. However, any concerned person, such as a parent, teacher, or social worker may refer a child to CCS.

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How do I know if my child is eligible?

California children and young adults under the age of 21 may be eligible if they have a serious medical condition requiring special care such as diabetes, cerebral palsy, cancer, sickle cell anemia, traumatic injuries, hearing loss, and many others. Please contact us if you have specific questions and we will do our best to answer. The state ultimately makes these decisions based on diagnosis and medical documentation from your doctor or hospital.

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How does CCS help my child?

CCS can help you find and pay for medical services that may include the following: hospital and physician care; x-ray and laboratory services; medical supplies and equipment; medications; home health care; physical and occupational therapy; orthodontic care. (All services except emergencies need CCS approval before the services are given).

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How is my privacy protected?

California law requires that families applying for services be given information on how CCS protects their privacy:

We must keep this information confidential
We may share information on the form with authorized staff from other health and welfare programs only when you have signed a consent form.
You have the right to see your application and CCS records concerning you or your child. If you wish to see these records, please contact us. By law, the information you give CCS is kept by the program.

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What are the income guidelines?

Children with full-scope Medi-Cal insurance are eligible. Children in families with adjusted gross income under $40,000 are eligible. Children in families with adjusted gross income over $40,000 may be eligible; an income cost analysis will be needed to determine eligibility. Eligibility is based on diagnosis.

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What if my child has Medi-Cal?

Children with Medi-Cal coverage who have CCS eligible medical conditions are eligible for CCS services. CCS will authorize services related to the qualifying CCS medical condition. CCS may cover some services that Medi-Cal does not cover. You must inform CCS at the time your child’s Medi-Cal coverage changes or is terminated.

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What if my child has private health insurance coverage?

Your child may be eligible for the CCS program even though you have private health insurance coverage. There will be an income analysis required to determine eligibility. In general, private insurance must be utilized first. You must keep CCS informed of changes or termination of your private insurance benefits.

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