• Provides “medically necessary” physical therapy (PT) and occupational therapy (OT) services to eligible patients at no cost.
• Attendance at school meetings such an Individualized Education Plan (IEPs).Home and school site visits to assess specific equipment needs.
• Evaluation and custom fitting of durable medical equipment, such as wheelchairs (If financially eligible).
• Provides Medical Therapy Conferences (Clinic) which are conducted by a team of health specialists who assist in managing your child’s therapy program and special needs. The conference is designed to provide a team approach to your child’s special needs at no cost.

• Birth to 21 years old and
• Is a resident of San Joaquin County and
• Has a qualifying condition such as:
  

  - Cerebral palsy	- Spinal cord injuries
  - Spina bifida	- Arthrogryposis
  - Muscular dystrophy	- Osteogenesis imperfecta
  - Rheumatoid arthritis	- Head Injuries

Just like the general California Children’s Services (CCS) program, anyone, such as a parent, teacher, school nurse, or physician can refer a child or young adult to the MTP. Referrals are accepted by phone, mail or fax.

Refer a child or young adult to MTP:

CCS is a state program that helps children with certain diseases, physical limitations, or chronic health problems.

If you or your child's doctor think that your child has a medical problem that CCS covers; CCS can pay for an exam to see if CCS can cover your child's problem.

If CCS covers your child's problem, CCS pays for or provides services like:

•  Doctor visits

•  Hospital stays

•  Surgery

•  Physical and occupational therapy

•  Lab tests and X-rays

•  Orthopedic appliances and medical equipment.

CCS can manage your child's medical care. This means CCS can get the special doctors and care your child needs.

Sometimes, CCS refers you to other agencies, like public health nursing and regional centers so you can get the services your child needs.

CCS also has a Medical Therapy Program (MTP}. MTPs are in public schools and give physical and occupational therapy to eligible children.

To get CCS, your child must:

•  Be under 21 years old; and

•  Have or may have a medical problem that CCS covers; and

•  Be a resident of California; and

•  Have a family income under $40,000 (your adjusted gross income on the state tax form).

You can still get CCS if:

•  You have Medi-Cal (full scope, no cost);

•  You have Healthy Families insurance;

•  Your out-of-pocket medical expenses for your child's care is more than 20% of your family income;

•  You only want MTP services;

•  You need to see a doctor to see if your child is eligible for CCS; or

•  You adopted your child with a known medical problem that made them eligible for CCS.

CCS doesn't cover all problems. CCS covers most problems that are physically disabling or that need to be treated with medicines, surgery, or rehabilitation. There are other factors too.

CCS covers children with problems like:

• congenital heart disease

•  cancers, tumors

•  hemophilia, sickle cell anemia

•  thyroid problems, diabetes

•  serious chronic kidney problems

•  liver or intestine diseases

•  cleft lip/palate, spina bifida

•  hearing loss, cataracts

•  cerebral palsy, uncontrolled seizures

•  rheumatoid arthritis, muscular dystrophy

•  AIDS

•  severe head, brain, or spinal cord injuries, severe burns

•  problems caused by premature birth

•  severely crooked teeth

•  broken bones

No. CCS must approve the provider, services, and equipment first.

Fill out a CCS application and return it to your county CCS office. You can get an application from your county CCS office or download from: https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/ccs/Pages/apply.aspx

Fill out your application carefully so CCS will have all the information they need to see if you qualify.

If your child is 18 or older, or an emancipated minor they can apply on their own.

For more information, or help in filling out your application, contact your county CCS office. Find their address and phone number in the government section of your phone book. Look under California Children's Services or County Health Department.

Or look for your CCS local office here: CSS local office

The CCS website can be accessed at: https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/ccs