Katie Beckett Option
State option letting certain disabled children qualify for Medicaid regardless of parental income.
Definition
State option letting certain disabled children qualify for Medicaid regardless of parental income.
Why it matters
Katie Beckett Option is part of the Medicaid vocabulary used across home health operations, documentation, and revenue cycle. Understanding it helps clinicians, QA leads, and administrators stay aligned on care quality and compliance.
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