In the event you do not meet Medicaid income requirements. You also have the option to qualify through the Katie Beckett Waiver program. This waiver disregards parents’ income and only focuses on the child’s needs. If the child qualifies for the Katie Beckett Waiver, they become eligible for services available under the regular state Medicaid plan. Katie Becket goes up to the age of 17 years 11 months old.
The FCO allows a responsible adult family member, who lives with the child, to provide personal support service. The FCO allows for the family member to receive reimbursement for these services. The Family Care Option is only available for unskilled personal support service.
The FCO is not available for skilled nursing service, or behavioral health aide.
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