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  • Katie Beckett Medicaid

    A special Medicaid eligibility process for children under 19 with long-term disabilities or complex medical needs and who live at home. It helps kids get Medicaid coverage even when their parents' income or assets are too high to be eligible.

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Last revised February 14, 2024