States with Free therapies

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	Some states may differ in name.  Some call it Katy Beckett waver.  Free therapies 19-22+ hours a week (differs from state) NOT based on income.  Idaho has it.  Anyone know what other states have it?  Norway mom, do you have a list of states that offer this (understanding rules and hours vary) without having to go onto every states "state" page to investigate?  I would love a list or people to comment if there state is one of them.  Thanks!In Pennsylvania, children with disabilities can qualify for free services through the state. There's a fair amount of paperwork to complete each year, but kids can get services called "wrap around." We used these services for our son, and found inconsistency in how well therapists were trained. Some were fantastic and others were not. "Wrap around" cannot provide ABA. It can also take a while to get these services since they are in high demand. You're lucky I saw this topic, because I've been very inactive on the forum lately.  You gave me a real tough nut to crack, but I think I figured it out. First off, a short explanation for those unfamiliar with Katie Beckett: "Called the TEFRA (Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act) or “Katie Beckett” option, children with significant medical expenses get Medicaid coverage for home and community-based care, regardless of their family’s income. A child must meet the disability definitions of either the SSI or Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) programs and be cared for at home." "In 2002, the following states used the TEFRA option:" "Alaska, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, Nevada, New, Hampshire, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin." Source:  http://www.familiesusa.org/assets/pdfs/screening-manual/3_Ch ildren-and-Familiies.pdf Even though the above list is from 2002, it might be still fairly current -- a 2007 manual listed the number of Katie Beckett states as still about 20. For an up-to-date list of various Medicaid waivers, go here.  However, they might not necessarily use the term "Katie Beckett." http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MedicaidStWaivProgDemoPGI/08_WavMap.a sp If anyone knows of a better list, by all means share it! Thanks for cracking that nut!!! We have been using the TEFRA option for my son. We live in MN. How much you pay depends on income and there is a lot of paper work to get TEFRA. On the other hand, it allowed us to get 35 hours a week of PCA service. We don't use all the hours, since he is in therapy from 8:30-4:30, but it is certainly nice to have. We just got our renewal for the next 4 years, so once you are in the system, the paper work subsides. Harriet
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