Medicaid is a program that provides health care services to individuals who meet the requirements for income, resources, and citizenship. Coverage categories include those for low-income families with children under age 19 and adults who are age 65 or over, blind, or disabled. 

Basic requirements to determine eligibility under any Aged Blind Disabled (ABD) Medicaid program include:

• Aged (65 or older), blind, or disabled
• Application for other benefits
• Citizenship/Qualified Alien status
• Valid social security number
• Residency
• Assignment of medical benefits to the Division of Medical Assistance (DMA)

Basic requirements to determine eligibility under a Family Medicaid program include:

• Age
• Application for other benefits
• Citizenship/Qualified Alien status
• Cooperation with Child Support Service (CSS)
• Valid social security number
• Residency
• Assignment of medical benefits to Division of Medical Assistance (DMA)
• Living with a Specified Relative (For Low Income Medicaid (LIM) and Newborn only).
• Cooperation with Office of Child Support Services is a requirement of receiving certain types of Medicaid.

Visit the Georgia Department of Human Services website for more information. To find out if you meet the requirements, create an account at gateway.ga.gov.

Basic requirements to determine eligibility under any Aged Blind Disabled (ABD) Medicaid program include:

• Aged (65 or older), blind, or disabled
• Application for other benefits
• Citizenship/Qualified Alien status
• Valid social security number
• Residency
• Assignment of medical benefits to the Division of Medical Assistance (DMA)

Basic requirements to determine eligibility under a Family Medicaid program include:

• Age
• Application for other benefits
• Citizenship/Qualified Alien status
• Cooperation with Child Support Service (CSS)
• Valid social security number
• Residency
• Assignment of medical benefits to Division of Medical Assistance (DMA)
• Living with a Specified Relative (For Low Income Medicaid (LIM) and Newborn only).
• Cooperation with Office of Child Support Services is a requirement of receiving certain types of Medicaid.

Visit the Georgia Department of Human Services website for more information. To find out if you meet the requirements, create an account at gateway.ga.gov.

Not necessarily, but your eligibility may change. You must update your contact information now to stay informed about your Medicaid status. Before the COVID pandemic, Medicaid member eligibility had to be redetermined each year. During the pandemic, the federal government declared a public health emergency. This emergency and changes in federal law allowed all Medicaid members to remain enrolled without redetermining their eligibility for benefits. Based on new changes in federal law as of December 2022, Medicaid redetermination will begin in April 2023, regardless of whether or not the public health emergency ends. Eligibility will once again need to be redetermined for all Medicaid members beginning on April 1, 2023.

Redetermination is the process that Georgia must follow to make sure current Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids® members are still eligible for coverage. It involves collecting and verifying information, including income and contact details, as well as other requested information or documents related to determining eligibility based on your case.  

The State of Georgia will have 14 months from April 1, 2023, to review all Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids® members’ cases to redetermine who is still eligible to receive coverage.

Note: The redetermination process does not guarantee any person’s eligibility for Medicaid or other available coverage.

In December 2022, Congress passed a federal spending bill that , officially permits states to begin Medicaid redetermination on April 1, 2023. At that time, Georgia will check who is still eligible to receive coverage. It is important that you update your contact information on gateway.ga.gov so you can receive timely updates and communications about your coverage.  

If you are no longer eligible for Medicaid, you will be connected with other healthcare options. It is very important for you to update your contact information at gateway.ga.gov so you can receive this information.  

It is important that you update your contact information at gateway.ga.gov before April 1, 2023, so you can receive the information you need about your Medicaid status. Your individual redetermination process may occur anytime during the 14-month redetermination period, from April 1, 2023, to May 31, 2024.

It is important that you update your contact information at gateway.ga.gov before April 1, 2023, so you can receive the information you need about your Medicaid status. Your individual redetermination process may occur anytime during the 14-month redetermination period, from April 1, 2023, to May 31, 2024.

The most important step right now is to update your contact information at gateway.ga.gov as soon as possible. You will then receive further instructions via email or U.S. mail when your case has been opened for redetermination.

The most important step right now is to update your contact information at gateway.ga.gov as soon as possible. You will then receive further instructions via email or U.S. mail when your case has been opened for redetermination.

Yes. Anyone covered by Medicaid, including PeachCare for Kids®, must be redetermined for eligibility between April 1, 2023, and May 31, 2024.

An authorized representative is someone who is legally allowed to assist a Medicaid or PeachCare for Kids® member continuously throughout the redetermination process. Providers, hospitals, family members, and friends who need to provide assistance to a member must become an authorized representative. To do this, members should go to Gateway to “Report My Changes” and select “Add an Authorized Representative.”

In order to receive continuous assistance from a third party, that individual must become an authorized representative. To add an authorized representative to your case, go to Gateway to “Report My Changes” and select “Add an Authorized Representative.” After adding your authorized representative to your case, have them create their own separate Gateway account. Within the “create an account” screen, they must check “Yes” to the question, “Are you an Authorized Representative.” This effectively links their Gateway account to your Gateway account. They can now assist you with any actions.

Follow the instructions at the top of this page in the section called “HELP! I am having trouble signing in or creating an account.” If you are still having trouble with your online account, we can help you in-person at one of our offices or by phone. Visit dfcs.georgia.gov/locations to find the location and business hours for your local office. If you need help reading this information or communicating with us, call 1-877-GA-DHS-GO (1-877-423-4746). Our services, including interpreters, are free. If you are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind, or have difficulty speaking, you can call us at the number above by dialing 711 (Georgia Relay). 

If you entered the wrong username or password too many times, the system may temporarily lock you out. From the login page at gateway.ga.gov, select “Forgot User ID” or “Forgot Password” to receive a one-time PIN delivered to your mobile phone or email to recover your username or password.  

Alternatively, you can answer security questions to recover your username or password. If you need additional support, you can visit your local Division of Family and Children Services office.  To find the location and business hours for your local office, visit: dfcs.georgia.gov/locations. If you need help reading this information or communicating with us, ask us or call 1-877-GA-DHS-GO (1-877-423-4746). Our services, including interpreters, are free. If you are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind, or have difficulty speaking, you can call us at the number above by dialing 711 (Georgia Relay). 

If you entered the wrong username or password too many times, the system may temporarily lock you out. From the login page at gateway.ga.gov, select “Forgot User ID” or “Forgot Password” to receive a one-time PIN delivered to your mobile phone or email to recover your username or password.  

Alternatively, you can answer security questions to recover your username or password. If you need additional support, you can visit your local Division of Family and Children Services office.   To find the location and business hours for your local office, visit: dfcs.georgia.gov/locations. If you need help reading this information or communicating with us, ask us or call 1-877-GA-DHS-GO (1-877-423-4746). Our services, including interpreters, are free. If you are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind or have difficulty speaking, you can call us at the number above by dialing 711 (Georgia Relay). 

If you have issues accessing gateway.ga.gov, it may be because the site is down for scheduled maintenance. Please visit the site again later to update your contact information.

If you need additional support, you can visit your local Division of Family and Children Services office. To find the location and business hours for your local office, visit: dfcs.georgia.gov/locations. If you need help reading this information or communicating with us, ask us or call 1-877-GA-DHS-GO (1-877-423-4746). Our services, including interpreters, are free. If you are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind, or have difficulty speaking, you can call us at the number above by dialing 711 (Georgia Relay).

If you have issues accessing gateway.ga.gov, it may be because the site is down for scheduled maintenance. Please visit the site again later to update your contact information.

If you need additional support, you can visit your local Division of Family and Children Services office. To find the location and business hours for your local office, visit: dfcs.georgia.gov/locations. If you need help reading this information or communicating with us, ask us or call 1-877-GA-DHS-GO (1-877-423-4746). Our services, including interpreters, are free. If you are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind, or have difficulty speaking, you can call us at the number above by dialing 711 (Georgia Relay).

When you have successfully updated your information at gateway.ga.gov, you will receive a confirmation “T number” (tracking number) in your customer Georgia Gateway account. Remember to write it down for later use. If needed, you can retrieve your “T number” from the “Manage My Account” page of the Georgia Gateway. 

When you have successfully updated your information at gateway.ga.gov, you will receive a confirmation “T number” (tracking number) in your customer Georgia Gateway account. Remember to write it down for later use. If needed, you can retrieve your “T number” from the “Manage My Account” page of the Georgia Gateway. 

Yes, right away! Creating an account at gateway.ga.gov is the easiest and fastest way for Medicaid representatives to contact you about your coverage.   Make sure you have completed all required fields. This may include information about your current residence, income, job, household size, etc.

Yes, right away! Creating an account at gateway.ga.gov is the easiest and fastest way for Medicaid representatives to contact you about your coverage.   Make sure you have completed all required fields. This may include information about your current residence, income, job, household size, etc.

Go to Gateway to “Report My Changes” or “Renew” and select “Add an Authorized Representative.” After adding your authorized representative to your case, have them create their own separate Gateway account. Within the “create an account” screen, they must check “Yes” to the question, “Are you an Authorized Representative.” This effectively links their Gateway account to your Gateway account. They can now assist you with any actions.

This website is available in Spanish at siemprecubierto.ga.gov.  For other languages, please visit gateway.ga.gov and click one of the language selections. You can also call 1-877-GA-DHS-GO (1-877-423-4746). Our services, including interpreters, are free.