Basic Considerations

To be eligible under the Katie Beckett COA, an A/R must meet the following conditions:

The A/R’s age does not extend past the month she or he turns age 19.

The A/R is chronically impaired to the extent of being a suitable candidate for institutionalized care (nursing facility, hospital or intermediate care facility for the intellectually disabled).

The A/R is financially ineligible for SSI in a private living arrangement (LA-A, B or C) due to his or her own income, resources or both and income or resources deemed from his or her parent(s).

Effective 7/1/2023 screening for SSI financial eligibility is no longer a requirement. Furthermore, effective 3/12/2025 referrals to apply for SSI financially is no longer a requirement due to termination of Application for Other Benefits requirement.

The A/R meets the Level of Care (LOC) basic eligibility criteria.

The A/R meets all other basic and financial eligibility criteria.

Length of Stay (LOS) is not a requirement for this COA.

In some situations, a child may be eligible for either EDWP, NOW, COMP, or Katie Beckett. The benefits of each COA should be explained to the parent(s), caregiver(s) or other authorized representative (AREP). Also, the availability of EDWP, NOW, COMP services should be considered.

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Basic Considerations

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To be eligible under the Katie Beckett COA, an A/R must meet the following conditions:

The A/R’s age does not extend past the month she or he turns age 19.

The A/R is chronically impaired to the extent of being a suitable candidate for institutionalized care (nursing facility, hospital or intermediate care facility for the intellectually disabled).

The A/R is financially ineligible for SSI in a private living arrangement (LA-A, B or C) due to his or her own income, resources or both and income or resources deemed from his or her parent(s).

Effective 7/1/2023 screening for SSI financial eligibility is no longer a requirement. Furthermore, effective 3/12/2025 referrals to apply for SSI financially is no longer a requirement due to termination of Application for Other Benefits requirement.

The A/R meets the Level of Care (LOC) basic eligibility criteria.

The A/R meets all other basic and financial eligibility criteria.

Length of Stay (LOS) is not a requirement for this COA.

In some situations, a child may be eligible for either EDWP, NOW, COMP, or Katie Beckett. The benefits of each COA should be explained to the parent(s), caregiver(s) or other authorized representative (AREP). Also, the availability of EDWP, NOW, COMP services should be considered.