Description:
DCHC is a Green Mountain Care Program that allows certain children under the age of 19 who have long term disabilities, or complex medical needs that require a high level of care, to become eligible for Medicaid even though their family’s income is above the eligibility level for Dr. Dynasaur. With DCHC, only the child’s income and resources are used to determine financial eligibility – not the family income. Having Medicaid enables children to be cared for by their families at home, even though they need the level of care that could be provided in a hospital or residential center. Vermont supports DCHC because we know that children thrive best in the care of their families and communities
Link:
Katie Beckett Fact Sheet (.pdf)
