Knowledgeable Guidance for families on KATIE BECKETT

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Established in 1982 under the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA), the Katie Beckett Medicaid Program waives family income requirements for children with disabilities. It provides Medicaid benefits to children under 18 who meet the Social Security Act's §1614 disability definition and require institutional-level care but can live safely at home.

Eligibility is based on the level of care needed, not a medical diagnosis, as outlined in Title 42 of the Code of Federal Regulations. This program helps working families access vital support so their children can receive necessary care at home.