Georgia Medicaid
The Georgia Medicaid program, administered by the Division of Medical Assistance, provides health care coverage for people who are aged, blind, disabled or indigent. The division spends $3.1 billion to provide services to 1.2 million Georgians annual...
What is Georgia Medicaid?
Medicaid provides health coverage to millions of Americans, including children, pregnant women, parents, seniors and individuals with disabilities. In some states the program covers all low-income adults below a certain income level.
Note: Medicaid is sometimes referred to by state specific names. Regardless of the various names, the programs are still Medicaid and are governed by federal Medicaid law and regulations.
Program Requirements
Medicaid programs must follow federal guidelines, but they vary somewhat from state to state.
In general for this benefit program, you must be a US national, citizen, legal alien or permanent resident, and have low income.
You must also be a resident of the state of Georgia.
In order to qualify, you must have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:
| Household Size* | Maximum Income Level (Per Year) |
|---|---|
| 1 | $29,986 |
| 2 | $40,656 |
| 3 | $51,327 |
| 4 | $61,997 |
| 5 | $72,667 |
| 6 | $83,338 |
| 7 | $94,008 |
| 8 | $104,679 |
Application Details
What is the application process for Georgia Medicaid?
To apply online, please visit the Georgia Gateway online application portal.
For additional application information, visit the Applying for Medicaid page. You will be able to download an application form directly from the site.
You may also find out if you qualify through the Marketplace application.
Contact Info
Georgia Medicaid page