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Funding: Accomplish More with Undivided Goals

Published: Oct. 8, 2024Updated: Oct. 29, 2024

Kids with developmental disabilities are eligible for various public benefits programs in California to help fund therapies, medical supplies, day care, and more. Whether your child has just received a new diagnosis or you've been looking for extra support for years, apply for these programs to help fund your child's care.

Funding medical needs

Public Benefits goal

Apply for the Medi-Cal waiver (HCBS-DD)

The Medi-Cal waiver allows your child to apply for Medi-Cal without regarding your household income. See our guide to applying.

Care goal

Use Medi-Cal and private insurance together

Medi-Cal may be used as secondary insurance to pay for certain expenses that primary health insurance doesn't cover. Find out how to best use your different types of insurance to get costs covered.

Public Benefits goal

Apply for California Children's Services (CCS)

California Children’s Services (CCS) can be an avenue of assistance for children with significant medical needs who have one of the eligible diagnoses. Find out how to apply for CCS.

Funding child care and other expenses

Public Benefits goal

Apply for In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) after enrolling in Medi-Cal

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) helps fund care and supervision at home for children who need more care than typically developing children of their same age. You can apply for IHSS if your child receives Medi-Cal.

Public Benefits goal

Apply for Regional Center benefits

Individuals with certain disabilities and developmental delays can receive extra services and funding from Regional Center. Get help applying for these benefits in our step-by-step guide.

Public Benefits goal

Help my minor child apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

Depending on your household income, your child may be eligible for SSI benefits before the age of 18.

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Funding child care and other expenses

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