Medicaid
Applying for Medicaid
Medicaid is a program that provides health care services to individuals that meet the requirements for income, resources and citizenship. Individuals may apply for Medicaid at any local DFCS office, by mail, telephone, fax, e-mail, or at designated agencies.
Cooperation with Office of Child Support Services is a requirement of receiving certain types of Medicaid.
What do I need to apply for Medicaid?
How do I use my Medicaid Services?
PeachCare for Kids
PeachCare for Kids is a Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) sponsored program that provides comprehensive health care to children through the age of 18 who do not qualify for Medicaid and live in households with incomes at or below 235% of the federal poverty level.
Department of Community Health (DCH)
The Department of Community Health is the lead planning agency for all health issues in the state such as health care policy, purchasing and regulation.
Medical Help for Pregnant Women and Children
The Right from the Start Medicaid program provides Medicaid coverage for eligible children under the age of 19, pregnant women and women who have breast or cervical cancer including precancerous conditions of the breast and cervix. RSM Outreach Project works closely with the PeachCare for Kids program, and makes referrals to the Georgia Partnership for Caring Foundation for those who are not eligible for Medicaid.
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