California Children's Services (CCS)
The California Children's Services program assists families when they are unable to pay for their child’s medical needs and if they have a qualifying medical condition. The presence of certain diseases, physical limitations, or chronic health problems may make your child eligible for coverage from CCS. Cancer, heart defects, cerebral palsy, dental disorders, and problems associated with premature births are just a few of the debilitating illnesses we cover.
To be eligible for participation in the CCS program, children must be under 21 years old, be residents of Tulare County, and meet certain income requirements.
CCS also has a Medical Therapy Program (MTP), which provides physical therapy (PT), occupational therapy (OT), and Medical Therapy Conferences (MTC) services for children with eligible health conditions. These services are offered at Medical Therapy Units (MTUs), which are outpatient clinics housed in designated public schools. PT focuses on evaluating and diagnosing movement and mobility, and OT focuses on assessing and improving your child’s ability to perform everyday activities such as feeding, bathing, and clothing. Tulare County has two MTUs at Compass and LB Hill schools, and a satellite location at Maple Learning Center in Tulare.
Related Documents & Links
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- Grievance Procedure
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The CCS/MTP programs received guidance from the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) to establish a procedure for taking and resolving grievances received from CCS beneficiaries and/or representatives. Per Numbered Letter 06-1023, the CCS beneficiaries and/or representatives can file a grievance verbally, in writing, by phone, or by downloading the form through the HHSA website.
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- Apply for Medi-Cal
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Click here to apply for Medi-Cal to determine if your family’s income qualifies your child for CCS.
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- CCS Brochure
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The California Children’s Services (CCS) and Medical Therapy Program (MTP) brochures provide general information about the programs and services offered for families who have children with CCS-eligible conditions.
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- CCS Referral Form
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Families and caregivers may complete a referral form to request CCS services for an infant/child/adolescent who may have a CCS medically eligible condition.
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- MTP Brochure
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Click this link to download a brochure on information about Medical Therapy Program (MTP).
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- Questions and Answers Regarding CCS
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Click this link to download Questions and Answers Regarding CCS
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- Service Authorization Requests (SARs) – For Providers:
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Medical providers and specialists can refer to CCS and provide important medical information necessary in determining CCS eligibility. This form is only available in English.