SB 1053

The Katie Beckett Program helps kids in this state with disabilities and complex medical needs under the age of 18. The p rogram provides care for a child ' s disability or medical needs, even if their parents make too much money to get m edicaid , and c hildren can receive this care in their homes. Part A of the program helps chil dren in this state with the most significant disabilities or complex medical needs. For Part A, a child must meet " institutional "" level of care, which means the child would qualify to receive care in a medical institution like a hospital or a nursing home but want care at home. Children in Part A receive full m edicaid b enefits and also can get up to $15, 000 in nonmedical services called home - and community-based services. A child must have private insurance, and a premium may be required based on the fam ily ' s income . This bill requires the director of TennCare to take those actions the director deems necessary to enable the bureau of TennCare to make available to an enrollee in Part A of the program the option to use the wraparound home- and community-b ased services funds allotted to the enrollee by means of a health reimbursement arrangement. Such actions may include seeking a waiver amendment or new federal waiver."