CareGap Home Health is a GAPP-enrolled Georgia Medicaid provider.

GAPP: In-Home Care for Medically Fragile Children at No Cost to Your Family

Every child deserves the opportunity to grow, learn, and thrive at home. Georgia’s GAPP (Georgia Pediatric Program) helps eligible children with complex medical needs receive skilled nursing and personal support services in the comfort of their own home. As a GAPP-enrolled provider, CareGAP Home Health delivers personalized, compassionate care that supports your child’s health and well-being while giving your family the confidence and peace of mind you deserve, all at no cost to eligible Georgia Medicaid families.

What Is the Georgia Pediatric Program (GAPP)?

GAPP is a Georgia Medicaid program, administered by the Georgia Department of Community Health, that pays for in-home care for medically fragile cThe Georgia Pediatric Program (GAPP) is a Georgia Medicaid program administered by the Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) that provides medically necessary in-home care for eligible children and young adults under the age of 21 with complex medical needs.

Rather than remaining in a hospital or long-term care facility, GAPP allows children to receive high-quality care in the comfort, safety, and familiarity of their own home, where they can grow, learn, and thrive while surrounded by the people who love them most.

As a GAPP-enrolled provider, CareGAP Home Health partners with families to deliver compassionate, personalized care that supports each child’s health, development, and independence while giving parents greater confidence and peace of mind.

GAPP Covers Two Types of In-Home Services

Skilled Nursing Services (RN/LPN)

Provided by licensed Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), these services may include:

  • Tracheostomy (Trach) care
  • Ventilator management
  • G-tube and enteral feedings
  • Seizure monitoring
  • Medication administration
  • Wound and ostomy care
  • Respiratory treatments
  • Ongoing health assessment and monitoring

Personal Support Services (PSS)

Delivered by trained caregivers, these services help children safely participate in daily life and may include:

  • Bathing and personal hygiene
  • Dressing and grooming
  • Feeding assistance
  • Mobility and transfers
  • Toileting and incontinence care
  • Range-of-motion exercises
  • Assistance with daily routines
  • Supervision and support with age-appropriate activities

Covered by Georgia Medicaid

If your child qualifies for GAPP, approved services are fully covered by Georgia Medicaid, meaning your family can receive the care your child needs without the financial burden. Our team is here to guide you through every step of the process, answer your questions, and provide compassionate, high-quality care that helps your child thrive at home.

Because every child deserves exceptional care—and every family deserves peace of mind.

Does My Child Qualify?

Your child may be eligible for GAPP if they:

Are under 21 years old

Have a physician who supports the need for in-home nursing or personal care

Have active Georgia Medicaid (ask us about the Katie Beckett / Deeming Waiver if your child doesn’t have Medicaid yet, parental income does not automatically disqualify your child)

Are considered medically fragile, for example: tracheostomy or ventilator dependence, feeding tubes, seizure disorders, cerebral palsy, complex medication regimens, or frequent hospitalizations

Are 21 years old and under

Not sure? That’s exactly what our free consultation is for. One phone call and we’ll tell you honestly whether GAPP is worth pursuing for your child. Our Care Coordinators are here to answer your questions, explain the GAPP program, and guide you through every step of the enrollment process.

Can I Get Paid to Care for My Child?

Under current Georgia Medicaid rules, a parent or other legally responsible family member may be hired and paid to provide approved personal care services for their own child through GAPP.

Here’s how it works with CareGap:

  1. Your child is approved for GAPP personal care support hours.
  2. You become an employed caregiver with CareGap Home Health — we handle the background check, training, supervision, and payroll.
  3. You get paid for approved personal care hours — the bathing, feeding, dressing, and daily care you’re already doing.

A few honest clarifications: this applies to personal care services (skilled nursing visits are provided by our licensed nurses), hours are set by Medicaid based on your child’s approved care plan, and all caregivers — including parents — must meet Georgia’s direct care worker requirements. We’ll walk you through every step.

How to Enroll — We Do the Heavy Lifting

  1. Free consultation. Call (706) 870-5182 or book online. We confirm the basics: your child’s age, Medicaid status, and medical needs.
  2. Gather documents. We give you a simple checklist: Medicaid number, physician orders or a letter of medical necessity, and recent medical records.
  3. We submit the application. As a GAPP-enrolled provider, CareGap prepares and submits the complete application packet to Georgia Medicaid for prior authorization — you don’t fight the paperwork alone.
  4. Approval and hours. Medicaid reviews medical necessity and approves your child’s weekly care hours.
  5. Care begins. We match your child with the right nurse or aide (or onboard you as the paid family caregiver), and our pharmacist reviews the care plan — especially the medication routine — before day one.

Why Families Choose CareGap for GAPP

  • Pharmacist-led. Medically fragile children often take multiple daily medications. Our founder is a licensed pharmacist with 10+ years of patient care experience — medication safety is built into every care plan, not an afterthought.
  • We handle the paperwork. GAPP applications are detailed, and incomplete packets get delayed. We prepare and submit everything and follow up until there’s an answer.
  • Small agency, personal attention. You will never be a case number. You’ll know your care team by name, and they’ll know your child.
  • Local. Based in Braselton, serving families across the surrounding Georgia communities.

GAPP Questions, Answered

How much does GAPP cost my family?

Nothing. Approved GAPP services are covered by Georgia Medicaid with no copays or out-of-pocket costs.

How long does approval take?

It varies case by case — typically several weeks once a complete packet is submitted. Complete, well-documented applications move fastest, which is exactly what we prepare.

How many hours will my child get?

Medicaid sets hours based on documented medical necessity. Hours can be reassessed as your child’s needs change.

What if my child doesn’t have Medicaid?

Ask us about the Katie Beckett (Deeming) Waiver — it can qualify children with significant medical needs for Medicaid regardless of parental income.

What if we’re denied?

Denials are often about missing documentation, not ineligibility. We help you strengthen and resubmit.

Can I switch to CareGap from another GAPP agency?

Yes — families can change providers. Call us and we’ll explain the transfer process.

Check Your Child’s Eligibility Online

Prefer to start online? Fill out this short form and we’ll call you within one business day. In the message box, just tell us your child’s age and whether they currently have Georgia Medicaid — please don’t include detailed medical information here.


Your Child Deserves Expert Care at Home. You Deserve Support.

One phone call starts everything. Free consultation, honest answers, and a team that treats your child like family.

Call (706) 870-5182 • info@caregaphhc.com • Book a Free GAPP Consultation

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