- Collection:
- Georgia Government Publications
- Title:
- Georgia Medicaid for workers with disabilities
- Creator:
- Georgia. Department of Community Health
- Publisher:
- Atlanta, Ga. : Georgia. Department of Community Health
- Date of Original:
- 2017-09
- Subject:
- Medicaid--Georgia
People with disabilities--Medical care--Georgia
People with disabilities--Services for--Georgia - Location:
- United States, Georgia, 32.75042, -83.50018
- Medium:
- state government records
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Fact sheet about Georgia Medicaid for workers with disabilities.
- External Identifiers:
- OCLC 1100067050
NZ MMS ID 9916726655802931
Call Number C900 .M1 2017 D5 - Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_ggpd_s-ga-bc900-b-pm1-b2017-bd5-belec-p-btext
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_ggpd_s-ga-bc900-b-pm1-b2017-bd5-belec-p-btext
- Language:
- eng
- Holding Institution:
- University of Georgia. Map and Government Information Library
- Rights:
-
Georgia Medicaid for Workers with Disabilities
Overview
Georgia Medicaid for Workers with Disabilities (GMWD) provides new options for people with disabilities who are working the opportunity to buy health care through Georgia Medicaid. GMWD offers Medicaid coverage to working age people who have a disability that is permanent but stable and have a desire to return to work.
GMWD establishes a public policy that encourages work. Many people with disabilities can work at least part time, earn money and pay taxes. Generally, people are healthier - both physically and mentally - when they have meaningful, productive lives. An equally important but often overlooked benefit is that a GMWD program can allow people to save money. GMWD will exempt Medical Savings Accounts and approved Independence Accounts to enable an individual to save for adaptive equipment such as a lift-equipped vehicle or overhead lift system.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for GMWD, an individual must meet all of the following criteria: Have a disability that meets Social Security Administration's standards Have disability income between $600 - $699/month Be employed and receiving compensation Be a Georgia resident Be at least 16 years of age, but less than age of 65 Have countable income less than 300 percent of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) Have resources less than $4,000 for an individual, $6,000 for a couple
Premium Costs
GMWD participants may be required to pay a monthly premium. Premium amount is based on the individual's age and total countable income.
Applying for GMWD
You may submit an application in the following ways: Online at www.gateway.georgia.gov Telephonically by calling 1-877-423-4746 Paper application by mail, fax or, in person at the local Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS). www.dfcs.dhs.georgia.gov.
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Services Covered
GMWD provides the same services as other "full Medicaid" categories of assistance. Family coverage is not available.
For more information, contact the Georgia Department of Community Health at 404-651-9982.
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