Katie Beckett Waiver

The Katie Beckett Waiver, also known as the Deeming Waiver or the 2176 Model Waiver, enables severely disabled children and adults to be cared for at home and be eligible for Medicaid based on the individual’s income and assets alone. Without the waiver, the income of legally liable relatives is counted when the individual is cared for at home. There is a long waiting list for this program, but families of severely disabled individuals who want to care for their family member at home are encouraged to apply.

ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for the Katie Beckett Waiver, individuals must be:

Age 21 and under with a physical disability and may or may not have a co-occurring developmental disability
Financially eligible for Medicaid
Meet the DSS “Level of Care Requirement” which means that without the waiver services the individual would otherwise receive services in an institutional setting

Under this Waiver, the income of a parent or spouse is not counted when determining Medicaid eligibility; however, the income must be listed. Some participants may pay a premium based on the parent or parents’ income.

For more information call the Community Options Unit at the Connecticut State Department of Social Services, 1-800-445-5394.

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Katie Beckett Waiver

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SOURCE: Connecticut Department of Social Services
PREPARED BY: 211/jm
CONTENT LAST REVIEWED: August2024