California Children’s Services Medical Therapy Program
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
Application for the Medical Therapy Unit is through California Children’s Services. Applications are available in English and Spanish at the California Department of Health Care Services website. Completed applications should be returned to California Children’s Services, 801 Gateway Blvd. Ste. 400, South San Francisco, CA 94080.
Area Served
San Mateo County
Fees Charged
There is no charge for therapy services.