Georgia Medicaid Application Guide

Georgia Medicaid covers many groups of people, though specific requirements must be met within each group. Eligibility requirements may include your age; whether you are pregnant, disabled, or blind; your income and assets; and whether you are a U.S. citizen or a qualified alien. In general, you may be eligible if you think you are pregnant, are under age 18, are 65 or older, are blind, have a disability, require nursing home care, or meet requirements based on your income and assets.

Georgia Gateway is a self-service web portal where new and existing customers can apply for, manage, and renew their benefits for up to six programs. In addition to requesting benefits, customers can check application status, view benefit details, and report changes. You can apply online through Georgia Gateway at gateway.ga.gov, which is available 24/7.

You will receive a decision by mail within 45 days after you apply (up to 60 days if disability determination is required). If eligible, you will receive a Medicaid card in the mail. If you have unpaid medical bills from the past three months, report them on your application as Medicaid may pay for some of these bills retroactively if you're found eligible.

If you or someone in your family needs health care, you should apply for Medicaid even if you are not sure whether you qualify or if you have been turned down in the past. Free interpretation services and assistance are available by calling 1-877-423-4746, and if you are deaf, hard-of-hearing, deaf-blind or have difficulty speaking, you can call by dialing 711 (Georgia Relay).