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WHat is GAPP?
What is?
What is GAPP?
Georgia Pediatric Program is a Medicaid program that provides services to medically fragile children under the age of 21 in need of skilled nursing care and personal care support, in the safety of their own home. Services are approved based on the child’s medical needs, and families who are eligible for Medicaid can apply for GAPP at any time. GAPP is managed by the Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH).
What is Katie Beckett?
Katie Beckett Waiver, or Deeming Waiver, is an eligibility category for Medicaid for children under the age of 18. The Katie Beckett Waiver takes parents’ income out of the picture and bases the decision on the child’s needs. If the child qualifies for the Katie Beckett Waiver, they become eligible for services available under the regular state Medicaid plan.
Getting Approved for In-Home Service
Meet with EMIC Home Care
Meet with EMIC Home Care Services to sign consent paperwork and gather other required information such as letters of medical necessity from physicians, hospitalization discharges, and more.
EMIC sends paperwork to GAPP
EMIC prepares and submits paperwork to GAPP. GAPP may take up to 30 days to make a decision (approve or denial).
EMIC Receives Decision
EMIC contacts you to schedule the start of care or to discuss the appeal process in case of denial.