2907 Champions for Children

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Georgia Division of Family and Children Services
Medicaid Policy Manual

Policy Title:

Champions for Children

Effective Date:

June 2020

Chapter:

2900

Policy Number:

2907

Previous Policy Number(s):

MT 32

Updated or Reviewed in MT:

MT-60

Requirements

The Champions for Children program is designed to assist children and families that do not meet the eligibility requirements for the TEFRA/Katie Beckett Medicaid program.

Basic Considerations

Who is eligible?

  • Children 21 and under

  • Who live at home

  • Who have a physical, cognitive, developmental or medical disability

  • Not eligible for Medicaid What services are provided?

  • Respite care

  • Specialized medical supplies and equipment

  • Medical services

  • Therapies (OT, PT, and ST)

  • Dental and optical services

  • Travel reimbursements for medical appointments

  • Recreational/therapeutic activities

  • Other services related to the child’s disability not covered by other payment sources

  • Parent to Parent of Georgia and other resources

Procedures

Families can access Champions for Children by calling 1-866-584-3742 or be referred to the web site www.championsforchildrenga.org/.