“Jake” might have had just celebrated his 13th birthday. However, the medical records reviewed to determine that he would lose Katie Beckett Medicaid—to cover the services associated with his autism diagnosis—were outdated, from 10 years earlier. ABC for Health helped his mother, “Jill,” prepare documents she’d need to appeal the decision. After her appeal succeeded, Jill told ABC staff that without their help, she never would have known where to begin to challenge the denial.
