GAPP, in Plain English
What the program is, who may qualify, and how the process actually works — without the jargon.
What is GAPP?
The Georgia Pediatric Program is a Georgia Medicaid program that provides in-home nursing and personal care for children under 21 who need medically necessary ongoing care. The goal: children get skilled care at home, and families learn to participate in that care.
Who may qualify
Under 21 and enrolled in Georgia Medicaid
Needs medically necessary skilled nursing or personal care support
Completes the state's required assessments and prior authorization
No diagnosis by itself — autism, a G-tube, a wheelchair — automatically qualifies or disqualifies a child. The state reviews each child’s actual care needs.
Two kinds of care
Skilled nursing
RN/LPN care: trachs, G-tubes, vents, medication, seizure care — per the doctor’s plan.
Personal care
Feeding, bathing, dressing, hygiene, mobility, and light housekeeping around your child.
Hours are set by the state’s authorization — never promised in advance.
How the process works
You reach out
A short conversation about your child and your situation — phone or the contact form.
Doctor's documentation
Your child's physician completes the required plan-of-treatment paperwork. We coordinate it with the doctor's office for you.
Medicaid review
The state reviews the packet and decides authorization and hours.
Care begins at home
Once approved, we match your child with the right caregiver and start.
What does it cost?
Approved GAPP services are covered by Georgia Medicaid for eligible children, subject to the state’s authorization. We’ll explain how coverage applies to your situation — no blanket promises.
Questions families ask
Does autism alone qualify?
Not by itself — the state looks at the medically necessary care your child needs, not the diagnosis alone.
Does a G-tube automatically qualify?
No single piece of equipment or diagnosis automatically qualifies or disqualifies a child. The state's assessment looks at the full picture of care your child needs.
How many hours are approved?
Hours are set by Georgia Medicaid's authorization for each child — they vary family to family, and we'll walk you through what to expect.
How long does approval take?
It depends on the doctor's paperwork and the state's review. We assemble the packet and follow up so it keeps moving.
Can my parent be paid?
Some care programs may allow qualified family caregivers to be compensated under specific rules. Ask our team about current options for your situation.
What if we don't have Medicaid?
Reach out anyway — our team can explain how Georgia Medicaid works and what the GAPP next steps would look like.