Care Within Reach supports Georgia families by handling every step of the GAPP application free of charge. We assess eligibility, manage Medicaid paperwork, coordinate with physicians, and build personalized care plans. Eligible families pay $0 out of pocket.
Getting help for a medically fragile child in Georgia should not feel impossible. Care Within Reach is a licensed GAPP provider. We guide Georgia families through every step from eligibility to the first day of care.
GAPP stands for the Georgia Pediatric Program. It is a Medicaid-funded program. It provides free in-home skilled nursing and personal care for children under 21.
The Georgia Department of Community Health manages GAPP. It covers medically fragile children who need a hospital or skilled-nursing level of care. Services are delivered safely at home.
There is no waitlist for GAPP. There is no out-of-pocket cost for eligible families. Approval typically takes about 30 days after a complete application is submitted.
Eligibility is based on your child’s medical need, not your household income. Your child must meet all of the following criteria:
Many Georgia families assume their income disqualifies them from Medicaid. This is one of the most common mistakes we see.
The Katie Beckett Deeming Waiver removes parental income from eligibility calculations. Only the child’s medical needs and individual financial resources are considered.
If your child has significant medical needs, do not assume you are ineligible. Our team reviews your situation in a free initial call.
Our support begins before the application and continues long after approval. Here is exactly what we do at each stage.
We start with a no-cost, no-obligation consultation. We listen to your child’s situation and explain your options clearly.
During this call, we will:
The GAPP application involves multiple agencies, physician coordination, and Medicaid documentation. We manage all of it.
Our team handles:
Approvals typically come within 30 days of a complete submission. Our experience reduces errors and speeds up the process.
Approval is not the finish line. We build a care plan specific to your child’s medical conditions, daily schedule, and your family’s needs.
Every care plan includes:
Our support does not stop when care starts. Families in our program have on-call access around the clock.
Ongoing support includes:
GAPP includes a Parent Caregiver Program that allows eligible parents, grandparents, and legal guardians to be paid. You become an employee of Care Within Reach.
You may already be providing bathing, feeding tube management, mobility assistance, and daily care. This program compensates you for that work while your child stays in the most familiar environment possible.
This program can be combined with professional skilled nursing when needed.
For many Georgia families, this program allows one parent to remain home full-time. It provides financial stability without sacrificing income.
The cost of GAPP services for eligible families is $0 out of pocket. Every approved service is fully funded through Georgia Medicaid.
Private-pay pediatric nursing in Georgia typically costs between $40 and $80 per hour. For children requiring daily care, that can exceed $100,000 per year.
GAPP eliminates that cost for families who qualify, regardless of the number of approved daily hours.
If your child is not yet on Medicaid, we will help you apply. We also assist with the Katie Beckett Deeming Waiver pathway for families whose income exceeds standard Medicaid thresholds.
Care Within Reach is based at 56 Perimeter Center E, Dunwoody, GA 30346. We serve medically fragile children and their families across the greater Atlanta area and surrounding Georgia counties.
Contact us to confirm service availability in your specific area. We are expanding our reach to serve more Georgia families.
Care Within Reach is a licensed Georgia Pediatric Program (GAPP) provider serving medically fragile children and their families across Georgia. The agency is located at 56 Perimeter Center E, Dunwoody, GA 30346.
This content is authored by the Care Within Reach clinical and care coordination team. The team brings over 15 years of direct healthcare experience in the pediatric home care and Georgia Medicaid programs.
Georgia families raising medically fragile children carry a weight that most people cannot imagine. How our team supports Georgia families through every step of the GAPP process is not just a promise; it is the foundation of everything we do.
We handle the paperwork. We coordinate with the physicians. We manage Medicaid. We build the care plan. We show up day after day.
If your child has complex medical needs, you may be entitled to free expert in-home care right now. The first step costs you nothing.
Call: (770) 694-3225
Email: info@carewithinreachkids.com
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GAPP stands for the Georgia Pediatric Program. It is a Medicaid-funded program managed by the Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH). It provides free in-home skilled nursing and personal care services to medically fragile children under 21 years of age.
Contact a licensed GAPP provider like Care Within Reach. The provider will assess your child’s eligibility, handle the Medicaid and GAPP application, coordinate with your child’s physician, and guide you through the entire process at no cost to your family.
Children under 21 who are Georgia Medicaid recipients, have a complex medical condition requiring skilled nursing or personal care, and are receiving physician-ordered services. Families who do not currently have Medicaid may still qualify through the Katie Beckett Deeming Waiver.
No. GAPP is not a waiver program, which means there is no waitlist. Eligible children can begin receiving services shortly after approval. The typical review and approval timeline is approximately 30 days from the submission of a complete application.
GAPP services cost eligible families $0 out of pocket. All approved services, including skilled nursing, personal care, and parent caregiver wages, are fully funded through Georgia Medicaid. There is no co-pay, deductible, or monthly premium for GAPP services.
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