Think you should qualify for Medicaid in Georgia? Let’s find out

You may be eligible for Medicaid in Georgia if your income is low and you are pregnant, a child or teenager, 65 or older, legally blind, disabled, or need nursing home care. The 2022 financial limits for Georgia are as follows:

So, for example, to qualify for Medicaid as a pregnant woman with a family size of two, you would need to gross less than $40, 284 dollars a year and own assets (not including a home) of under $2000. If you are of Medicare age, then your income limits are lower:

Medicaid and Medicare

If you qualify for QMB, while on Medicare, then you are considered dual eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid. This will qualify you for some of the strongest plans Medicare has to offer. Plans that provide much needed assistance for people with little to no income.

You will also be asked to provide documents proving you are an United States Citizen. Documents such as a U.S. Passport, birth certificate, U.S. Citizen ID or DHS Form I-197. Next, you must show who you are with your GA state driver’s license. Medicaid gives everyone a reasonable amount of time to provide these documents.

(Effective May 1, 2016 original documentation of citizenship or identity is no longer required for Medicaid or PeachCare for Kids® eligibility determinations. This includes any eligibility cases either in pending status or that received a Reasonable Opportunity Period because copies were initially provided that otherwise meet the verification requirements).

Medicaid.gov

If you feel like you are eligible for Georgia Medicaid benefits, you can begin the process at the GA.gov gateway website. The website can be found here. If you need assistance with this in anyway, feel free to reach out to us. Finally, once you have your Medicaid card, we can help you select a plan that fits your needs and provides you with the most coverage available in your area.

Many of these plans include benefits like transport, flex spending cards, and home health care services. Additionally, some, but not all plans, include allowances for additional benefits like preventative care, healthy foods, and first aid necessity. Contact us to learn more.