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Benefits in Georgia

Where to apply and who to call in Georgia. For services near you, see the Georgia state page.

Medicaid

Program: Georgia Medicaid (Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH); eligibility by Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS))
Apply online: gateway.ga.gov
By phone: (877) 423-4746
In person: Your county DFCS office Find an office
If you get SSI: Yes. Georgia gives Medicaid to people who get SSI without a separate application (Georgia follows SSI rules). Check with DFCS if you do not get a Medicaid card.
If you work: Georgia Medicaid for Workers with Disabilities (GMWD). For working people with disabilities ages 16 to 64 with countable income under 300% of poverty. Some people pay a monthly premium. Apply through Georgia Gateway or call 1-877-423-4746.

Medicare Savings Programs and the Medicaid Buy-In also go through this office. How Medicaid works.

Free Georgia advance directive forms, with instructions: Georgia forms at CaringInfo. What each form does.

211: call or text 2-1-1.
Medicare counseling (SHIP): shiphelp.org.
Area Agency on Aging and Aging and Disability Resource Center: Eldercare Locator, 1-800-677-1116.
Work and benefits counseling (WIPA): choosework.ssa.gov/findhelp.
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Medicaid details checked October 9, 2026. Disability rights agency from the NDRN member list; forms from CaringInfo. Last reviewed November 9, 2026.

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