Your Family is Our Family
GAPP
Partner with Savannah Specialty Home Care, LLC
We welcome inquiries from professionals and organizations seeking home care support for individuals and families in our service area.
Savannah Specialty Home Care, LLC works to help families understand available services and discuss appropriate care arrangements.
For referral inquiries, contact our office:
Phone: 912-659-3451
Fax: 912-358-1514
Email: sshc@savannahspecialtyhomecare.com
Serving Savannah, Richmond Hill, Pooler, Rincon, Springfield, and the Islands.
Please contact our team to discuss referral procedures, service availability, and the information needed to begin the process.
What is the GAPP Program?
The Georgia Pediatric Program (GAPP) is a Medicaid-funded initiative by the Georgia Department of Community Health that provides free, in-home skilled nursing and personal care services for medically fragile children and young adults under age 21.
Program Eligibility
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Age Limit - Must be under 21 years old.
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Medicaid Status - Must be an active Georgia Medicaid recipient (including via pathways like Katie Beckett).
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Medical Need - Must be certified by a physician as medically fragile and in need of continuous skilled nursing or personal care support.
Services We Offer Through This Program
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Personal Care Support - Assistance with daily living activities (bathing, dressing, hygiene).
How to Apply for GAPP
1. Get a physician's order from your Primary Care Physician - Ask your child's doctor to document the medical necessity for in-home care.
2. Choose a GAPP provider: Savannah Specialty Home Care, LLC - Select a Medicaid-enrolled GAPP agency to help coordinate your paperwork.
3. Submit for authorization - the agency submits the care plan to the state for prior authorization (the process typically takes 30 to 90 days).