Georgia Medicaid

(This information is for educational purposes only. This website nor its owner are affiliated with Georgia Medicaid directly.)

There are two programs out there to help people that many do not know about or do not take the time to apply for. These benefits can make a world of difference to seniors on Georgia Disability or who have income and assets below a certain threshold. I strongly encourage you to apply for these benefits. Give us a call and we can help if need be, but here are the resources for Medicaid in Georgia and the LIS Extra Help program for seniors in Georgia.

GEORGIA MEDICAID

Medicaid is a state funded program for helping folks beneath certain income and asset limits AND/OR who have a disability.

From a Medicare perspective, you can be on Medicare AND receive help from Medicaid. If approved, Medicaid would then assist with your Medicare costs. If you are approved for Medicaid in Georgia there are special Medicare Insurance plans called “Dual Eligible” Medicare Plans that I can help you receive at no cost to you that will provide additional benefits over and above what Medicare and Medicaid alone will provide. Some include meal plans, help with transportation, medical equipment, over the counter items and more.

The level to which Medicare might help is based on your income (or disability). Here is the latest guidelines from Georgia Medicaid

Medicaid Eligability Snippit

(Take from PDF at https://www.medicare.gov/Pubs/pdf/10126-Getting-Help-With-Your-Medicare-Costs.pdf)

To Apply for Georgia Medicaid you need to visit the Georgia Medicaid Gateway website and click the “Apply For Benefits” button.

Here is the direct link https://gateway.ga.gov/access/

Georgia Medicaid Gateway How To Appply

Different from Medicaid is a Federally funded program called EXTRA HELP. Some people who do not qualify for Medicaid in the state of Georgia DO qualify for Extra Help.

“EXTRA HELP” PROGAM

Can help cover all or part of your Drug Expenses

TO QUALIFY

Your resources must be limited to $15,510 for an individual or $30.950 for a married couple. *does not include your car, house, farm land, life insurance.
INCOME- make less than $20,385/yr single or $27,465/yr as a couple.

Even if your annual income is higher, you may still be able to get some help. Some examples include if you or your spouse Support other family members who live with you.

Here is the link to apply for Extra Help https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/medicare/prescriptionhelp.html

Reach out to us today if we can be of service in aiding you.