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Section 123929 establishes that services provided to a child through the CCS program generally require from the department or its designated agency. This means that before a medical service, piece of equipment, or treatment is provided, a Service Authorization Request (SAR) must be submitted and approved. 2. The SAR Process

CCS medical consultants review the request to ensure the service is medically necessary for the "CCS eligible condition." 123929

The denial must state the specific reason (e.g., "service does not treat the CCS eligible condition"). Section 123929 establishes that services provided to a