Katie Beckett Medicaid: Eligibility
Katie Beckett Medicaid provides Wisconsin Medicaid coverage to children living in the community who have disabilities, chronic illness, or mental health needs to the point of meeting special eligibility requirements.
Children can still qualify even if:
- Their parents have too much income or assets to qualify for other kinds of Medicaid.
- They are covered by private health insurance.
Who is eligible for Katie Beckett Medicaid?
To be eligible, a child must:
- Be under age 19.
- Meet the definition of “disabled” under the Social Security Act.
- Be a U.S. citizen or qualifying immigrant.
- Be a Wisconsin resident.
- Live at home, in a foster care setting, or in another eligible community-based setting.
- Meet “functional level of care” eligibility, which means the child requires the kind of care typically provided by a hospital or long-term care facility.
- Receive safe and appropriate care at home.
- Not have income in their name that is more than the current income limit for those living in an institution.
- Not receive care at home that costs more than the care they would receive in a long-term care facility covered by Medicaid.
How do I apply for my child?
There are several ways to start the application process for your child. No matter how you choose to start your child’s application, Katie Beckett Medicaid has eligibility specialists that will help you with completing the application process. Please visit the “How to Apply” page for details on how to apply.