What Georgia Parents Need to Know About the Katie Beckett Waiver

If you're a parent of a medically fragile child in Georgia, chances are you’ve heard whispers about something called the Katie Beckett Waiver—but no one explains it clearly.

Let’s fix that.

This waiver could be your family’s lifeline to 100% medical coverage and in-home nursing—regardless of your income. The key is knowing how to qualify, how to apply, and who can guide you through it.

This blog is your clear, parent-friendly breakdown of what the Katie Beckett Waiver is, what it covers, and how Mudaris Healthcare can help you unlock life-changing support for your child.

🧾 What Is the Katie Beckett Waiver?

The Katie Beckett Medicaid Deeming Waiver allows children with significant medical needs to qualify for Medicaid based on their medical condition—not the family’s income.

In Georgia, it’s often the only way a middle-income or higher-income family can get Medicaid-level support for a child with complex medical needs.

📌 Who Is It For?

Your child may qualify if they:

• Require nursing care, medical supervision, or therapy services

• Have conditions such as neurological disorders, muscular dystrophy, seizure disorders, genetic syndromes, cerebral palsy, and more

• Are under 18 and would likely be institutionalized without in-home support

✅ What Does Katie Beckett Cover?

Once approved, your child receives full Medicaid benefits, which may include:

• Pediatric specialists

• Therapy (physical, speech, occupational)

• Medical supplies & durable medical equipment

• GAPP enrollment for private duty nursing at home

• Emergency coverage and care coordination

And yes—it’s often completely no cost to the family.

📝 How to Apply in Georgia

The Katie Beckett process includes:

1. Applying for Medicaid through www.mudarishealthcare.com

2. Being denied due to income (yes, this is expected)

3. Submitting a full Katie Beckett application packet, including:

   • Physician’s level of care forms

   • Supporting medical documents

   • Letters of medical necessity

   • Care plans and therapy notes

4. Mailing or dropping off your application to:
   2211 Beaver Ruin Rd., Suite 150, Norcross, GA 30071

It’s paperwork-heavy, stressful, and often delayed—unless you have a partner like Mudaris Healthcare helping you through it.

💡 Why Families Work With Mudaris Healthcare

At Mudaris Healthcare, we go beyond bedside care. We help you:

• ✅ Prepare your Katie Beckett application and medical justification

• ✅ Submit documentation and ensure it's complete

• ✅ Coordinate your transition into GAPP and private nursing care at home

• ✅ Provide skilled, compassionate nurses who become like family

• ✅ Offer ongoing support so you’re never navigating alone

💥 Ready to Stop Doing This Alone?

Every day without help means more stress, more burnout, and more risks for your child.

At Mudaris Healthcare, we help Georgia families like yours get approved for Katie Beckett, unlock in-home nursing, and finally feel supported.

👉 Go to MudarisHealthcare.com today to see if you qualify.
Let’s get you the care, relief, and support your family deserves—starting now.