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California Children’s Services Medical Therapy Program

General information

California Children’s Services (CCS) Medical Therapy Program (MTP) provides Occupational Therapy (OT) and Physical Therapy (PT) to children with eligible medical conditions.

Some of the conditions which qualify a child to receive CCS MTP services include (but are not limited to) cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, rheumatoid arthritis, spinal cord injuries, arthrogryposis, and osteogenesis imperfecta.

Therapy services are provided at two Medical Therapy Units (MTUs) in San Mateo County.

Services

  • Any child from birth to 21 years old who has a medically eligible condition. Some of the conditions which qualify a child to receive CCS MTP services include (but are not limited to): cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, rheumatoid arthritis, spinal cord injuries, arthrogryposis, and osteogenesis imperfecta.
  • For more information about eligibility for the MTP, call the San Mateo County CCS Administrative office at (650) 616-2500, or visit the State CCS website.
  • There is no financial eligibility for MTP services. Every child with a medically eligible condition is eligible for the program regardless of his/her family income.

How to Apply

If you think your child may be eligible for therapy services through the MTP, call the CCS administrative office to request an application or download an application and mail or fax  to the CCS Administrative office.

Area Served

San Mateo County

Fees Charged

There is no charge for therapy services.

Forms

Medical Therapy Program Brochure
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CCS Application
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