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TEFRA PROGRAM (TAX EQUITY AND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT) — RHODE ISLAND
ENABLING CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES TO RECEIVE MEDICAID SUPPORT WHILE LIVING AT HOME — REGARDLESS OF PARENTAL INCOME The TEFRA-like Program in Rhode Island (also known as Katie Beckett eligibility) allows children with significant disabilities or complex medical needs to qualify for Medicaid based solely on the child’s income and assets—not the parents’. This program enables families to access necessary medical and support services at home, rather than requiring institution
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