Healthcare

Katie Beckett Deeming Waiver: Common Reasons for Denial and the Renewal Process

Katie Beckett Deeming Waiver: Common Reasons for Denial and the Renewal Process Originally offered on March 20th, 2025 Presenters: Debbie Dobbs, MS, Educational Consultant and Child Advocate In this presentation, Debbie Dobbs shares expert strategies to avoid application mistakes, navigate denials, and complete your Katie Beckett renewal with confidence. Running Time: 54 minutes 28 seconds …

NOW/COMP Medicaid Waiver(s)

Originally offered on December 11th, 2024   Presenter: Tawanda R. Scales, Admission Services Manager, DBHDD This presentation is a practical step-by-step guide to accessing the New Options Waiver (NOW)/Comprehensive Waiver (COMP) program. Running Time: 50 minutes 18 seconds

Autism Awareness in Early Childhood

Speakers: Georgia LEND Program: Megan Walsh, Audrey Pearson, Morelia Torres, Lindsey Flax & Jackie McNair In this webinar you will learn about the CDC’s Learn the Signs. Act Early program which is a way to monitor a child’s development. This information is not only helpful for parents, but for anyone who works on interacts with …

Understanding Social Security Benefits

(originally offered 6/30/22) Presenter: Anna Maki, Director of Benefits Navigation at Bobby Dodd Institute In this webinar you will learn how to apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), how to maintain these benefits while working and how to balance benefits and health insurance. Running time: 60 minutes. (For project …

Katie Beckett Deeming Waiver Application Process – Updated in July 2025

(originally offered 1/25/2022) Katie Beckett Deeming Waiver Application Process This is Medicaid for children with disabilities under the age of 18 who do not qualify for SSI (Supplemental Security Income) because their family has income/assets above the financial eligibility limits for SSI Presenter: Debbie Dobbs, Education Consultant and Child Advocate In this presentation Debbie Dobbs …

Appealing a Katie Beckett Denial

(originally offered 9/21/16) Presenter: DJ Jeyaram, Attorney Has your Katie Beckett Deeming Waiver application been denied? If so, please join us for a lunch & learn webinar as Attorney DJ Jeyaram takes you step by step through the appeals process, including how to write an effective appeal letter, what to expect at the hearing and …