California Newborn Hearing Screening Program

The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), Children's Medical Services (CMS) has implemented a statewide comprehensive Newborn Hearing Screening Program (NHSP). The NHSP helps identify hearing loss in infants and guide families to the appropriate services needed to develop communication skills.

Program Overview

Individuals

Know the Benefits
Frequently Asked Questions
Directories
Find a provider
Hearing Coordination Center (HCC) Directory
HCC Geographical Service Area Map
Parent Resources
Training Opportunities
Hearing Aid Coverage for Children Program (HACCP)
The Hearing Aid Coverage for Children Program (HACCP) offers hearing aid coverage to eligible children

Providers

Brochures
Electronic Version of Printed Materials
CCS Infant Audiology Assessment Guidelines
Data
NHSP Data for Infants Born in 2013
Data Management Service
Technical Requirements Specification Electronic Data Transmission Version 2.82
Forms
Health & Safety Code
Regarding NHSP
NEW CCS/GHPP NHSP SAR Referral Form
New Referral CCS/GHPP Client Service Authorization Request (SAR)
NHSP Equipment Requirements
PCP Tools
Primary Care Provider Tools
Provider Information
Helpful Links to CDC, IP, and OP provider information and forms
Provider Resources
Publications
Directories, Letters, Manuals, Standards
Special Care Center Directory

Last modified date: 6/24/2025 3:39 PM

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California Newborn Hearing Screening Program