What is California Childrens Services (CCS)?
California Children Services (CCS) is a state program that can help your child get special medical care. Your child may be eligible for CCS services, if he or she has a physical problem or serious illness. Some of the problems CCS can help your child with are: • cleft palate • cancer • lung disease • premature babies • cerebral palsy • birth defects What does CCS provide? There are many services your child can get through California Children’s Services. CCS will pay for tests needed to find out about problems, special medical items or drugs. They will often cover the cost of physical and occupational therapies. The care must be approved by CCS in order for CCS to pay for these services. Who can get CCS services? Your child can get CCS services if he or she is under 21 and has a problem covered by CCS. If your child has a problem that needs frequent medical care or a problem of the nerves, bones, or muscles, CCS may cover the cost of care. There are some financial criteria which must be
