Sign Up for Katie Beckett Program in TN Starts November 23, 2020

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Starting Monday, November 23, 2020, families can complete the online self-referral form through TennCare Connect to begin applying for the Katie Beckett program. Get more information on the new program here.

The Katie Beckett Program is for children under age 18 with disabilities and/or complex medical needs who are not Medicaid eligible because of their parents’ income or assets. On September 20, 2019, TennCare submitted a demonstration amendment to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to establish the Katie Beckett Program. On November 2nd, CMS approved Parts A and B of the program.

Part A will provide up to 300 children with significant severe disabilities full TennCare benefits and up to $15,000 in home and community- based services.

Part B will provide up to 2,700 children with severe disabilities a stipend of up to $10,000 to help cover services not covered by their insurance. Part B does not provide full TennCare benefits.

Updates on the TN Katie Beckett Program can be found at TNKatieBeckett.

A Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) consultant can help with the design and installation of aging in place home modifications for children with medical needs. Richard Acree is a CAPS consultant with many years of experience as a home inspector and accessibility inspector. For more information about aging in place services please see Residential Accessibility.

Please call Richard Acree at 615-752-0060 to discuss your needs for aging in place home modifications.

Thank you.