I’ve heard about the Katie Beckett Waiver, is TEFRA the same thing?
TEFRA is sometimes confused with the Katie Beckett Waiver, named after the child whose situation inspired it. Under Medicaid, TEFRA is a state plan option, not a Katie Beckett Waiver. TEFRA is Medical Assistance coverage for certain children under age 19 who have disabling conditions and live at home. This program enables children with disabilities or special health care needs to be cared for at home instead of in an institution. Only the child’s income and resources are used in determining financial eligibility. The cost of care at home compared to the cost in an institutional setting is also used in determining eligibility.
