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Georgia Medicaid

undefined Georgia Medicaid?


Medicaid provides health coverage to millions of Americans, including children, pregnant women, parents, seniors and individuals with disabilities. In some states the program covers all low-income adults below a certain income level.

Note: Medicaid is sometimes referred to by state specific names. Regardless of the various names, the programs are still Medicaid and are governed by federal Medicaid law and regulations.

Medicaid provides health coverage to millions of Americans, including children, pregnant women, parents, seniors and individuals with disabilities. In some states the program covers all low-income adults below a certain income level.

Note: Medicaid is sometimes referred to by state specific names. Regardless of the various names, the programs are still Medicaid and are governed by federal Medicaid law and regulations.

undefined Georgia Medicaid?


To be eligible for Georgia Medicaid, you must be a resident of the state of Georgia, a U.S. national, citizen, permanent resident, or legal alien, in need of health care/insurance assistance, whose financial situation would be characterized as low income or very low income. You must also be one of the following:

  • Pregnant, or
  • Be responsible for a child 18 years of age or younger, or
  • Blind, or
  • Have a disability or a family member in your household with a disability.
  • Be 65 years of age or older.

In order to qualify, you must have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:

Annual Household Income Limits (before taxes)
Household Size*Maximum Income Level (Per Year)
1$36,013
2$48,709
3$61,405
4$74,100
5$86,796
6$99,492
7$112,188
8$124,884

*For households with more than eight people, add $12,696 per additional person. Always check with the appropriate managing agency to ensure the most accurate guidelines.

undefined Georgia Medicaid?


To apply online, please visit the Georgia Gateway online application portal.

For additional application information, visit the Applying for Medicaid page. You will be able to download an application form directly from the site.

You may also find out if you qualify through the Marketplace application.


To learn more about the program, please visit the Medicaid  page.

For more details, please visit the Basic Health Program page.