Agency: TennCare
Tennessee's Katie Beckett Waiver Program is for children under the age of 18 with disabilities or complete medical needs, who are not Medicaid eligible because of their parent's income or assets. This program will provide services and/or help pay for medical care that private insurance does not cover, and has two parts: Part A and Part B. TennCare has partnered with Maximus to complete face-to-face Part A assessments utilizing a Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP),Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP), and/or Registered Nurse (RN).
Katie Beckett provides Medicaid benefits to:
- Children under the age of 18
- Regardless of parent's income
- Covers in-home medical services where cost is less than or equal to treatment in an institutional setting
Resources:
- Go to the DDA site to learn more about the Katie Beckett Waiver Program
- Language Taglines and Notice of Nondiscrimination
- Contact the TN Katie Beckett Waiver Program - Part A Help Desk: 833.617.2777 | 7:30 am – 4:00 pm CST, M-F