Questions and Facts 

1.  What if our waiver is not approved?

     Even though Medicaid can deny a waiver, any waiver, they have to deny it a total of three times before it is a "final denial". 

2.  What do we do at the first denial?

     We at Raise Them High, inc.are always here to help you.  If you get an Initial Technical Denial letter it will give you detailed information about why you were denied. We will work with you to gather all the necessary information and letter of appeal to submit for further review.

3. How long do I have to resubmit information?

     Your denial letter will have a date that the information mustbe received in their office. Usually, it is 30 days from the date of your letter.

4.  How do we put our appeal together?

     First, we take a deep breath.  Then, we make a list of the information needed, find the best way to accomplish our goal and work to gather the information within Medicaid's timelines.

5. Do I take my appeal information to DFACS?

     No.  You want to mail it to the address on the letter:

     Georgia Health Partnership          

     1455 Lincoln Parkway, East 

     Atlanta, GA30346-2209     

     Attn: TEFRA/Katie Beckett Appeals Team

6. Do I have to use a service to apply for a Deeming Waiver?

    No.  There are ourganizations that can help you if you prefer to use them. 

**Remember, be sure that any information you mail to Georgia Health Partnership is mailed, certified mail, return reciept requested!

     As always, there are no guarantees, but our success rate is excellent and we work very hard to keep it that way!

 Additionally, we work with you and your physician to assist in getting services that are so important to maximize your child's potential and help them reach the optimum level of their physical and mental well being.

                      We are here to help!