What supports are available to children with disabilities in the state of Georgia?
Supports are available through Medicaid, so a child with a disability needs to qualify for Medicaid to be eligible. EPSDT is part of the Federal Medicaid Act that defines Georgia’s responsibility for all Medicaid eligible children. Families should first look to their pediatricians and child specialty professionals to request the orders for what their children need under EPSDT. There are also Medicaid waivers, that authorize home and community based services in lieu of services being provided in a facility. Waiting lists currently exist for the NOW/COMP waivers for people with developmental disabilities (www.unlockthewaitinglists.com). Other Medicaid waivers include, SOURCE (Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment) that provides long-term health services in a person’s home or community. It uses a comprehensive managed care model to improve the health outcomes of persons with chronic conditions . SOURCE is a case management model that provides the framework to manage c
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