California Children Services: Overview of Eligible Medical Conditions
The following medical conditions are eligible for the CCS program:
| Category | Condition |
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Conditions involving the heart (congenital heart disease, rheumatic heart disease) |
Neoplasms (cancers, tumors) |
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Diseases of the blood (hemophilia, sickle cell anemia) |
Diseases of the respiratory system (cystic fibrosis, chronic lung disease) |
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Endocrine, nutritional, and metabolic diseases (thyroid problems, PKU, or diabetes that is hard to control) |
Diseases of the genitourinary system (serious kidney problems) |
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Diseases of the gastrointestinal system (liver problems such as biliary atresia) |
Serious birth defects (cleft lip/palate, spina bifida) |
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Diseases of the sense organs (eye problems leading to loss of vision, such as glaucoma and cataracts, and hearing loss) |
Diseases of the nervous system (cerebral palsy, uncontrolled epilepsy/seizures) |
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Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (rheumatoid arthritis, muscular dystrophy) |
Severe disorders of the immune system (HIV infection) |
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Disabling injuries and poisonings requiring intensive care or rehabilitation (severe head, brain, or spinal cord injuries, and severe burns) |
Complications of premature birth requiring an intensive level of care |
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Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (severe hemangioma) |
Medically handicapping malocclusion (severely crooked teeth) |
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To apply for the CCS program, please contact:
California Children Services
625 5th Street
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Phone: 707-565-4500
Fax: 707-565-4520