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Georgia Pediatric Program for Children (GAPP) 

What is GAPP?

GAPP (Georgia Pediatric Program) is a Medicaid-funded healthcare program that provides in-home medical care for children under 21 who are medically fragile. 

Instead of staying in a hospital or facility, kids can receive care at home, which helps improve comfort and quality of life. 

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Here’s a clear breakdown so you understand exactly what it is and how it works:

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What services does GAPP provide?

Unskilled Support Services

  • Medication Administration

  • Hygiene

  • Bathing

  • Dressing

  • Take Vital Signs

  • Wheelchair assistance

  • Collect Treatment Plan Information

  • Turn or Reposition assistance

  • Change Sheets & Bed Linens

  • ​Observation

  • Communicate issues to Nurse or Doctor

  • Assistance with Daily Living Activities

  • Trach Care (including changing & cleaning)

  • Gastrostomy Tube Care (Including Tube Feeding, Cleaning, Changing)

  • Bagging via Trach or Mouth

  • Respiratory Treatment

  • Suctioning​​

​Skilled Nursing Services

  • CVL

  • TPN

  • CPAP

  • BIPAP

  • Ventiltor Dependent

  • Neurological Disorders

  • Trach Dependent

  • G-Tube Dependent

  • Oxygen Dependent

  • Colostomy & Ileostomy

  • Seizure Disorder

  • Paralysis

Who qualifies for GAPP?

A child must generally:

  • Be under 21 years old

  • Be enrolled in Medicaid (or eligible)

  • Have a medical condition requiring ongoing skilled care

  • Have doctor-ordered services

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If a family doesn’t qualify for Medicaid due to income, they may still qualify through the Katie Beckett Waiver, which focuses on the child’s medical needs instead of income. 

Medicaid & Katie Beckett

The Katie Beckett Waiver takes the parent’s income out of the picture and bases the decision on the child’s needs. GAPP Services comes at NO COST to members of Medicaid or Katie Beckett.

Cost

  • No out-of-pocket cost for eligible families (covered by Medicaid)

  • Private Pay

Why families use GAPP

  • Keeps children out of hospitals

  • Allows care in a comfortable home environment

  • Provides professional medical support

  • Gives relief to caregivers/parents

How to Apply

  • Typical steps include:

  • Get Medicaid (if not already enrolled)

  • Obtain medical records + doctor’s recommendation

  • Submit application through a GAPP provider (click here) or Medicaid

  • Wait for approval (often a few weeks)

No Waitlist

  • This program is not a waiver service, which will allow your child to receive services immediately following service approval.

  • 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.

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