Georgia Pediatrics Program (GAPP)
Interested In Becoming a Paid Parent Caregiver For Your Child?
WHAT IS GAPP?
GAPP (Georgia Pediatric Program) is a Medicaid program that provides skilled nursing and personal care services to medically fragile children under the age of 21 AT NO COST to the family. These services are provided in the comfort and safety of the child’s home and community. Families who are eligible for Medicaid can apply for GAPP and approval is based on the child’s medical needs.
WHAT IS KATIE
BECKETT?
The Katie Beckett Waiver or "Deeming Waiver" grants Medicaid Benefits to children under the age of 18 regardless of their parents' income. Qualification for the Katie Beckett Waiver is based solely on the institutional level of care the child requires. If a child receives the Katie Beckett Waiver, they become eligible for all services available under the regular state Medicaid plan, including GAPP services.
Is your child under 21? Does your child need help with everyday living activities i.e. feeding assistance, incontinence care, transfer assistance, bathing, etc.? Does your child have Medicaid? If so, then your child may qualify for free in-home care services.
GAPP SERVICES
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Medication Administration​
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Hygiene Care
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Bathing
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Dressing
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Gastrostomy Tube Feeding, Cleaning, and Changing
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Wheelchair Assistance
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Collecting Treatment Plan Information
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Turning and Repositioning Assistance
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Changing Sheets and Bed Linens
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Observation
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Communicating Issues to Nurse or Doctor
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Assistance With Daily Living Activities
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Trach Care (Including Changing and Cleaning)
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Taking Vital Signs
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Bagging via Trach or Mouth
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Respiratory Treatment
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Suctioning
No Wait List!
This program is not a waiver service, and your child will be eligible to receive services immediately following service approval from GAPP.
Intake and evaluation typically takes up to 30 days for service approval.
Parents are involved with the development of their child’s service plan of treatment along with any service goals.