GAPP Knowledge Center
GAPP resources for case managers and care coordinators
If you are a Medicaid case manager, hospital social worker, discharge planner, or community care coordinator working with a GAPP-eligible child, Core Health Group Corp. is ready to partner with you. This page explains our intake process, referral flow, and what we need from your team to get a child enrolled and receiving care.
How to Refer a Family to Core Health Group Corp.
Follow these four steps to refer a GAPP-eligible child to our care team:
Confirm GAPP Eligibility
Verify the child is under 21, has active Georgia Medicaid (or is pursuing Katie Beckett / TEFRA enrollment), and has a diagnosis requiring skilled nursing or personal care. If eligibility is uncertain, contact us — we can assist with eligibility verification.
Provide Family Contact Information
Share the family's name, phone number, and the child's Georgia Medicaid ID with our intake team. We will contact the family directly to begin the intake process.
Share Clinical Information
A referral summary, recent physician notes, or hospital records (with authorization) help us begin the authorization packet preparation. The more clinical detail we have early, the faster the process moves.
Coordinate Authorization
We coordinate directly with the attending physician and any relevant specialists to complete the prior authorization submission to Alliant Health Solutions. We will keep you updated on status.
What Core Health Group Corp. Provides
For the referring provider or case manager, Core Health Group Corp. offers:
- Timely communication throughout the intake and authorization process
- Status updates on authorization decisions (approval, denial, appeal status)
- Coordination with the child's physician team for plan of care development
- Notification when care begins
- Willingness to participate in case conferences and care team meetings
- Clinical documentation shared with the care team per family authorization
- Transition coordination for hospital discharges
Provider Information
Key details for referral forms, care plans, and care team documentation:
Core Health Group Corp. — GAPP Provider
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Core Health Group Corp. accept emergency referrals?
Yes. Contact us immediately for time-sensitive situations. We have experience coordinating emergency authorizations for hospital discharges and unexpected care transitions.
How quickly can Core Health Group Corp. begin care once authorized?
We respond to all new referrals within one business day. Care start timing after authorization depends on staffing availability and case complexity — we communicate specific timeline expectations to the family and referring provider at intake.
Can families switch to Core Health Group Corp. from their current GAPP provider?
Yes. Families have the right to choose their GAPP provider at any time. The existing authorization transfers — no reauthorization is needed. We coordinate the transition directly with the current provider.
What documentation is needed for a referral?
At minimum: family contact info, Georgia Medicaid ID, primary diagnosis, and attending physician contact. Clinical notes or a recent physician summary expedite the process significantly.
Can Core Health Group Corp. attend discharge planning meetings?
Yes. We strongly encourage early inclusion in hospital discharge planning meetings for complex cases. Contact our intake team to arrange participation.
Free Eligibility Screening
Ready to refer a family?
Call us or submit an inquiry to begin the referral process. Core Health Group Corp. responds promptly and keeps referring providers informed every step of the way.