Government Programs

Programs

Katie Beckett Deeming Waiver permits the state to ignore family income for certain disabled children to provide Medicaid. It provides benefits to certain children 18 years of age or less who qualify as disabled individuals.

GAPP (Georgia Pediatric Program) The Georgia Pediatric Program (GAPP) offers the opportunity of at-home nursing care and personal care to medically fragile children. Health Force of Georgia is a state-of-Georgia provider of professional, skilled nursing care to children in the comfort and safety of home.

HIPP (Health Insurance Premium Payment) If your child has Medicaid, then you can apply to the state for reimbursement of the cost of your health insurance.

NOW/COMP (New Options Waiver)/(Comprehensive Supports Waiver Program) offer home and community-based services for people with a developmental or intellectual disability.

Family Support Waiver a non-entitlement program that brokers disability-specific services based on the unique needs of individuals and their families. We provide our services with the belief that families belong together and individuals are best served in a community setting. Our ultimate goal is to maintain a cohesive family unit while helping individuals live at home in the community. These supports meet everyday needs that are often critical in avoiding family crises.  Includes Respite, Therapy, Summer Camp, Activities & Special Equipment.

Independent Care Waiver Program (ICWP) The ICWP offers services to a limited number of adults who apply between the ages of 21 and 64.  Eligibility for ICWP is based on either a nursing facility or hospital level of care for adults with severe physical disabilities or traumatic brain injury (TBI). Available services include personal support, home health services, specialized medical equipment and supplies, counseling, emergency response systems, and home modifications.

Aged Blind and Disabled Medicaid our tool which helps people understand the eligibility requirements to apply for the Aged Blind and Disabled Medicaid program according to their state and marital status

Georgia Medicaid Long Term Care Programs, Benefits & Eligibility Requirements This article focuses on Georgia Medicaid Long Term Care, which is different from regular Medicaid. Medicaid will help pay for long-term care for Georgia residents in a nursing home, in their home and in other residential settings through one of three programs – Nursing Home / Institutional Medicaid, Home and Community Based Service (HCBS) Waivers or Aged Blind and Disabled (ABD) Medicaid.

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Advocates/Support

Debbie Dobbs – Special Education Advocate and Consultant; I assist parents with Katie Beckett Medicaid Deeming Waiver Applications and guide them to numerous financial and provider resources.

Parent Mentors – The Georgia Parent Mentor Partnership is parents and professionals working together to improve outcomes for students with disabilities by enhancing communication and collaboration between families, educators and the community.

Georgia Katie Beckett Medicaid Deeming Waiver Support Facebook Group Advocating for medically fragile & developmentally delayed children and families to keep access to the Katie Beckett Medicaid Deeming Waiver in Georgia.

Cam and Madi’s Promise is here to remove these burdens by providing free waiver application support services and referrals to local community resources. Together WE can accomplish our goals to help parents and caretakers gain access to the health and educational services their children need and deserve.

Gina Deaton, FOCUS mom who walks through her process of applying for Katie Beckett Waiver

Fifty-Two Communities  need help completing the NOW and COMP Waiver application and navigating services, need one-on-one training and support, or workbooks and home management systems

Jami Stocks Katie Beckett Medicaid Consultant.  Prices starting at $30.  Telephone 205-617-7228.

Georgia Medicaid Covers Diapers!!  Read page 4 of FOCUS newsletter!