How to Pay for Child's Therapies and Treatments

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

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

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.

Use Medi-Cal and private insurance together

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.

Apply for California Children's Services (CCS)

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.

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

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.

Apply for Regional Center benefits

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

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

Apply for Regional Center, Medi-Cal, IHSS, SSI, and CCS to help fund your child's care and cover expenses related to their disability.