California Children Services is a statewide program that coordinates and pays for the medical costs of children (birth to 21 years of age) with special medical needs. In addition, there is a medical therapy program that provides occupational and physical therapy services to eligible children.

Program Eligibility:

Medical: Child/Young Adult must have a medically eligible condition (e.g. cerebral palsy, heart disease, cancer, hearing loss) and Residential: Child/Young Adult must live in Alameda County and Financial: Income less than $40,000 or Child’s/young adult’s out of pocket medical costs are expected to exceed 20% of adjusted gross income or Child/young adult with Medi-Cal or Healthy Families (There is no financial eligibility requirement for therapy services) How do you refer and apply? Children/young adults can be referred by anyone. Referrals and applications are accepted by phone, mail or fax. Please submit both the referral and the application form. CCS Referral/Request for Services Form - (Anyone can complete) CCS Application for Services - (Parents/Legal Guardian to complete Mail: California Children Services 1000 Broadway, Suite 500 Oakland, CA 94607 Phone: 510/208-5970 Fax: 510/267-3254

Useful Information and Services:

What services does the client receive? Services related to the medically eligible conditions are paid for, including: Hospital and physician care X-ray and laboratory services Medical supplies and equipment Home health care Physical and occupational therapy Coordination of care by a nurse case manager in cooperation with the medical team. Help locating other community agencies and services How do we assist providers? Assistance with becoming a CCS approved provider Help with navigating the CCS/Medi-Cal system Expedite authorizations, claims approval and processing Provide information on client eligibility status Provide outreach and education

Web Links:

State Children’s Medical Services: http://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/ccs This website provides a comprehensive system of health care for children, prevention through treatment.

Contact Information:

Pat Glass, RN, PHN Terry Enns, RN, PHN California Children Services 1000 Broadway Suite 500 Oakland, CA 94607 Phone: 510 208-5970 Fax: 510 267-3254 Email: CCSinfo@acgov.org