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Core Health Group Corp. is a Georgia Department of Community Health–licensed, GAPP-certified home care agency. We provide skilled nursing, ventilator management, and daily support for medically complex children in Georgia. Eligible children enrolled in Georgia Medicaid typically have no cost for covered GAPP services.
Check GAPP Eligibility
Tell us about your child and we'll verify Medicaid GAPP eligibility at no charge — usually within 1 business day.
Request Free Eligibility CheckCall (678) 536-6668Eligible children enrolled in Georgia Medicaid typically have no cost for covered GAPP services. Any cost-sharing on the Katie Beckett pathway is determined by the Katie Beckett Medicaid team. We verify eligibility at no charge.
GAPP-Covered Services
What's included under GAPP.
Licensed nurses provide clinical oversight, medication administration, IV therapy, and health monitoring — all in your home.
Certified nurses manage ventilator-dependent children at home, reducing hospitalizations and supporting family life.
Comprehensive trach care including suctioning, site care, and emergency protocol training for family members.
Help with feeding, bathing, positioning, school activities, and daily therapies for your child.
Our team coordinates directly with your pediatric specialist, hospital discharge team, and Medicaid case manager.
Eligible children enrolled in Georgia Medicaid typically have no cost for covered GAPP services. Any cost-sharing on the Katie Beckett pathway is determined by the Katie Beckett Medicaid team.
Simple Process
How to get GAPP services started.
Call (678) 536-6668 or submit the inquiry form below. We respond within 1 business day.
Our team verifies your child's Medicaid and GAPP eligibility at no charge. We handle the paperwork.
A licensed nurse visits your home to assess your child's needs and build a personalized plan of care.
Once the physician order is signed and authorization is received, skilled nursing services begin — typically within 24–72 hours.
GAPP Knowledge Center
Everything you need to navigate GAPP.
GAPP Questions Answered
Everything you need to know about GAPP.
GAPP (Georgia Pediatric Program) is a Georgia Medicaid program that funds in-home skilled nursing and support services for medically fragile children and young adults in Georgia. To qualify, a child must be Medicaid-eligible and have a complex medical condition requiring skilled nursing or personal care support based on medical necessity. Common qualifying conditions include ventilator dependence, tracheostomy, complex feeding needs (PEG/NG tubes), and other high-acuity diagnoses.
Yes. As a GAPP-certified provider, Core Health Group Corp. can provide skilled nursing for ventilator-dependent children in the home — including respiratory monitoring, ventilator circuit management, emergency response, and caregiver education. This is one of the most critical services GAPP funds, allowing families to avoid prolonged hospitalizations.
Yes, GAPP eligibility is based on Medicaid qualification. However, some families who are not currently enrolled in Medicaid may qualify based on their child's medical diagnosis. We help families navigate the Medicaid enrollment process and GAPP application at no cost. Contact us to discuss your specific situation.
GAPP authorization is based on your child's individual medical needs, assessed by the state and your physician. Every authorization is different — hours are determined by the child's level of need and clinical documentation. Our clinical team advocates on your behalf during the authorization process to ensure the request accurately reflects your child's needs.
Yes. Georgia GAPP families have the right to choose their home care agency. You are not required to use whoever the hospital or case manager recommends. Core Health Group Corp. is an approved GAPP provider — you can request us directly when establishing or transferring services.
Transferring your GAPP services to Core Health Group Corp. is straightforward. Contact us and we'll coordinate with your current provider, your child's physician, and the Medicaid case manager to make the transition seamless. Your child's care will not be interrupted during the transfer process.
Your child deserves care
at home.
Don't navigate GAPP alone. Our team handles eligibility verification, authorization paperwork, and care coordination — so you can focus on your family.