Georgia Pediatric Program

Thrive Health Group

Thrive Health Group is a home care provider for medically fragile children 21 and under. "We are committed to providing clinical excellence for our children in the comfort of their home through superior customer services by our qualified and caring team." Thrive Health Group is a Georgia Pediatric Program provider.

What is Georgia Pediatric Program?

GAPP (Georgia Pediatric Program) is a Medicaid program that provides services to medically fragile children in need of skilled nursing care with NO COST to the family. Services are provided in their homes and communities.

IN-HOME NURSING

The Georgia Pediatric In-Home Nursing Program services medically fragile children, under 21 years of age. Children must require skilled nursing care and currently be receiving physician-ordered services to be considered eligible for this program.

MEDICAID & KATIE BECKETT

GAPP Services comes at NO COST to members of Medicaid or Katie Beckett. The Katie Beckett Waiver takes the parent's income out of the picture and bases the decision on the child's needs.

Obtaining GAPP Approval

  1. Thrive Health Group conducts in-home assessment and primary caregiver signs consent paperwork.

  2. Thrive Health Group submits application to GAPP.

  3. Thrive Health Group receives decision from GAPP.

  4. Thrive Health Group contacts you to schedule the start of care or to discuss the appeal process if denied.

GAPP (Georgia Pediatric Program) is a Medicaid program that provides services to medically fragile children in need of skilled nursing care with NO COST to the family. Services are provided in their homes and communities.

IN-HOME NURSING

The Georgia Pediatric In-Home Nursing Program services medically fragile children, under 21 years of age. Children must require skilled nursing care and currently be receiving physician-ordered services to be considered eligible for this program.

MEDICAID & KATIE BECKETT

GAPP Services comes at NO COST to members of Medicaid or Katie Beckett. The Katie Beckett Waiver

Services

  • Skilled Nursing Care

  • Personal Care Assistance

  • G-Tube

  • Catheter Care

  • Respiratory Treatment

  • And Much More

  • Ventilator Dependencies

  • Assistance with Ambulation

  • Tracheostomies

  • Complex Needs

  • ADL Services including: meal prep, housekeeping, transfers etc.

Our Staff

  • Registered Nurses

  • Certified Nursing Assistants

  • Companion Sitters

  • CPR Certified, TB Tested

  • Background Checked

  • Experienced, Patient, and Compassionate

Approval Time

GAPP

30-45 days

Transfers

Up to 30 days

Private Insurance

5-14 days

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