CCS

California Children's Services (CCS) is a state program for children with certain diseases or health problems. Through this program, children up to 21 years old can get the health care and services where needed. CCS connects patients with doctors and trained health care people who know how to care for children with special health care needs. CCS can authorize and pay for specific medical services and equipment provided by CCS-approved specialists. The California Department of Health Services manages the CCS program. Larger counties operate their own CCS programs, while smaller counties share the operation of their program with state CCS regional offices in Sacramento, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. The program is funded with state, county, and federal tax monies, along with some fees paid by parents. CCS may pay for or provide treatment, such as doctor services, hospital and surgical care, physical therapy and occupational therapy, laboratory tests, X-rays, orthopedic appliances and medical equipment. It also offers medical case management to help get special doctors and care for children when medically necessary, and referral to other agencies, including public health nursing and regional centers. CCS has a location in Stockton, Calif.