Can California Children's Services (CCS) fund genetic testing?

If you are seeking funding for genetic testing for your child, your medical insurance will be the first avenue of funding support, including private insurance and Medi-Cal if you have it. If a family does not have Medi-Cal, California Children’s Services (CCS) may be an option. CCS is a program for children with certain specific diseases and medical issues, and it covers diagnostic testing for eligible conditions.

Note that CCS covers only medical conditions, so a child with a genetic diagnosis such as Down syndrome who does not also have a CCS-covered medical issue will not be eligible for CCS. But if the same child with Down syndrome also has co-occurring medical issues, those medical needs may be covered by CCS.