Understanding GAPP

Need help navigating GAPP? Our partnership with the Medicaid program means we can help make the process easier to understand.
What is GAPP?
GAPP is a Medicaid program that offers services to medically fragile children under the age of 21 who require skilled nursing care and personal care support in their homes and communities. Services are granted based on the medical requirements of the child, and Medicaid-eligible families can apply for GAPP at any time.
What is the Katie Beckett Waiver?
  • Katie Beckett Waiver, also known as the Deeming Waiver, is a Medicaid qualifying category for children under the age of 18.
  • The Katie Beckett Waiver considers the needs of the kid rather than the finances of the parents.

  • If a child qualifies for the Katie Beckett Waiver, they are then eligible for Medicaid services under the standard state plan.

Getting Approved for In-Home Services

1. Meet with COGHC
Meet with COGHC to sign consent paperwork and gather other required information such as letters of medical necessity from physicians, hospitalization discharges, and more.
2. Paperwork Prep
COGHC prepares and submits paperwork to GAPP. GAPP may take up to 30 days to make a decision (approve or denial).
3. Decision Received
GAPP makes a decision and notifies COGHC.
4. We Contact You
COGHC contacts you to schedule the start of care or to discuss the appeal process in case of denial.


How to Appeal GAPP’s Decision


1.
You’ll receive a letter from Georgia Medical Care Foundation (GMCF) stating GAPP’s decision. The clock starts based on the date of the letter.
3.
We’ll work with you to ensure that all documentation is mailed to the address on your letter within 30 days.
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We’ll help you with the letters and acquire any other additional written correspondence from doctors, hospitals, or other required documentation.
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GAPP has 30 days to accept or deny your appeal.


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Address
3372 Peachtree Rd NE Suite 115Atlanta, GA 30326
Service Area
Over 7 Counties in Georgia
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Contact Hours
Our Staff Is On-Call 24/7
Email
Phone Number
(470) 957-6199