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For CCS Program
Toll Free #:         1-800-288-4584
Fax Number:      1-800-924-1154
Email:                 CCS@ph.lacounty.gov

For CHDP Program
Toll Free #:         1-800-993-2437
                             1-800-993-CHDP
Fax Number:       (626)-569-9350
Email:                 CHDP@ph.lacounty.gov

Address:
9320 Telstar Ave., Suite #226
El Monte, CA 91731

Job Openings

We are hiring!
CCS is currently hiring:
- Occupational Therapist
- Physical Therapist
- Registered Nurse
- Social Worker
Please check out our Jobs page for more details.

California Children's Services (CCS) Program

Frequently Asked Questions
	How to become a CCS provider? (Individual Provider)
	In order to be authorized to provide services to CCS clients, an individual provider must have a current National Provider Identification (NPI) number and must be either an active Medi-Cal or Denti-Cal. More...
	How to become a CCS provider? (Hospitals and Special Care Centers)
	Hospitals and special care centers must follow certain operative procedure to be approved by the State CMS Branch Office. For a list of these standards, please visit the State CCS Web site. For a current list of approved hospital and special care centers, please go to the State CCS Web site and click on either CCS provider lists or Special Care Center Directory .
	What is CMS Net?
	CMS Net is a full-scope case management system for the California Children Services (CCS) Program. Our migration, mid-January, to the State CMS Net system enables us to join the other 57 County CCS programs in a central Statewide CCS system which will allow us to provide improved quality of services to our clients and providers.
	How do I submit a program referral?
	Program referrals must be submitted on a "New Referral CCS/GHPP Client Service Authorization Request (SAR)" form and may be faxed to the LA County CCS Office at 1-800-924-1154. To expedite the process, it is important that providers also submit medical reports to support suspicion or confirmation of a CCS eligible medical condition.
	How do I submit a request for services?
	Requests for services must be submitted on an appropriate Service Authorization Request (SAR) form and may be faxed to the LA County CCS Office at 1-800-924-1154. More...
	What is the process for getting my request approved?
	A number is automatically issued to every SAR received. SAR’s are then reviewed and a letter is generated to the Provider regarding the status (Approved, Cancelled, Modified, or Denied) of their SAR. Authorizations are only issued to active Medi-Cal Providers for varying lengths of time, during the CCS client’s eligibility period. More...
	How are claims submitted?
	As a provider, you will need to submit claims directly to Electronic Data System (EDS) for approval and payment. Should you happen to send claims to the LA CCS County Office, CCS will return the claims to you for submission to EDS. More...

Child Health and Disability Prevention (CHDP) Program

Frequently Asked Questions
	Who can be a CHDP Provider?
	Individual physicians and medical groups, clinics or organizations may apply to be certified as CHDP Providers.
	What is in the agreement between the CHDP Provider and the CHDP Program?
	The CHDP Provider agrees to provide all the required CHDP services as defined in the CHDP Health Assessment Guidelines and regular CHDP Program Information Notices and communications.
	May a physician utilize a Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant to perform the CHDP examination?
	Yes, if the supervising physician is a CHDP certified provider and the allied health professional has sufficient training and experience to perform the examination competently. Each physician, nurse practitioner, and/or physicians assistant must have adequate documentation in order to qualify to be a CHDP provider.
	How can I apply to be a CHDP provider?
	You can contact the CHDP Headquarters Provider Desk at 1-800-993-2437 and ask for an application. Our CHDP staff can assist you in filling out the application and answer any questions you may have.

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