California Children's Services
CCS SAR Updates
Integrated Systems of Care Division (ISCD) has developed a new process for improving the Service Authorization Requests (SARs) adjudication process. The new process include, but not be limited to, streamlining communications with counties. To support improved communications, ISCD has:
- Developed a SAR Fax Cover Sheet to improve internal routing of SARs
- Consolidated email boxes to reduce confusion related to submission of inquiries
Email inboxes and the SAR Fax Sheet are as follows:
SAR Fax Cover Sheet
New Email Inboxes and Right Faxes
CCSCriticalReview@dhcs.ca.gov ; RightFax (916) 440-5306
This email box will process all urgent and specialized SAR requests including:
- Transplants
- Cochlear Implants
- Audiology Consults
- Out of State Requests
CCSGeneralProcessing@dhcs.ca.gov ; RightFax (916) 440-5768
This email box will process all other requests that may include, but are not limited to:
- Durable Medical Equipment
- Genetic Testing
- Blood Factors
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- Specialty Drugs
The new communication process will be implemented effective June 30, 2020. Following that date, any requests that are not routed as outlined above, or are not submitted without the Fax Cover sheet, will be returned to the requesting county for correction.
Web Page Updates
There are new requirements for posting documents on a state government website. The Department of Health Care Services is reviewing all webpages and documents. As a result, some of the links or webpages are removed or temporarily unavailable. Please bear with us during this process.
When making a request for an ISCD document or webpage, please email ISCDWebpageInquiries@dhcs.ca.gov and include the Uniform Resource Locator (URL) of the requested document or webpage.
URL Examples:
- https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/ccs/Pages/default.aspx
- https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/formsandpubs/publications/Documents/CMS/cmsin/cmsin0401.pdf
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
California Children's Services (CCS) is a state program for children with certain diseases or health problems. Through this program, children up to 21 years old can get the health care and services they need. CCS will connect you with doctors and trained health care people who know how to care for your child with special health care needs.
