About the Division The Medical Assistance Plans Division at the Georgia Department of Community Health advances the health, wellness and independence of those we serve by providing access to quality, free and low-cost health care coverage. The team oversees the GeorgiaMedicaid and PeachCare for Kids® programs.
You can start an application for GeorgiaMedicaid through Georgia Gateway, the state government’s web portal for accessing assistance programs. When you create an account, you can apply for or renew benefits, upload documents, and report changes to your case — all at no cost.
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Find state services and support in Georgia for people with disabilities and caregivers. Use the Georgia Gateway platform to apply online for assistance program benefits and manage your account. Medicaid provides eligible individuals access to free and low-cost medical care.
Get help paying bills, finding food, and locating other resources near you. Call 211 now for confidential help from a caring expert.
Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provide free or low-cost health coverage to millions of Americans, including some low-income people, families and children, pregnant women, the elderly, and people with disabilities. Find out how to qualify for Medicaid at Healthcare.gov. You can apply for or re-enroll in Medicaid or CHIP any time of year.
You can apply by mail by calling 877-423-4746 and requesting to have forms mailed to you. Complete all forms mailed to you as directed and mail back to the Division of Family and Children Services.
