Georgia DHS

If you are no longer eligible for Medicaid, you can connect with other healthcare coverage options on the Federally Facilitated Marketplace. Visit Georgia DHS

Thank you to everyone at who pitched in to make this season brighter for Georgia's children in foster care!

ends tomorrow! If you still haven't compared plans for 2023, now's the time. You may find a plan that better meets your needs or costs less:

our vendor for Gateway, is working on the technology solution to extend SNAP benefits and projects customers with pending renewals from August-October 2022 will be caught up by Thanksgiving. Additional updates will be posted as available.

Customers who were not impacted by a pending renewal, and who would typically receive benefits on the 23rd of the month, received their November SNAP benefits
yesterday.

The federal government has approved
Georgia's waiver request to extend SNAP benefits for no more than six months for customers with pending renewals from
August-October 2022.

Our vendor that administers the Gateway portal will work through the weekend to make the appropriate system updates to trigger benefits for these customers before the Thanksgiving holiday.

To support Georgia families, November SNAP benefits previously scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 23, will be delivered on Monday, Nov. 21.

Big changes may be coming to Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids® coverage! Update your contact information at staycovered.ga.gov to stay informed and stay covered.

This evening, DHS and are hosting a virtual Fatherhood
Conversation. Join us to learn about child support services, job placement and training, and more. Register at dhs.georgia.gov/events/2022-11...

Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids® changes may be coming soon! Stay informed. Stay covered. Text our representatives if you need a helping hand to update your contact information.

DHS offices are closed today in honor of . We are forever grateful for all those who have served our nation in uniform and put their lives on the line to keep families across Georgia - including their own - safe at home. Thank you!🇺🇸

Medicare plans change each year, and so can your healthcare needs. Compare 2023 plans now to find one that's right for you and your budget.
Have questions?⬇️

It's now easier to send Georgia DHS a message.

Georgia DHS updated their website address.

Georgia DHS updated their phone number.

Georgia DHS updated their business hours.

Beginning today, Georgia residents aged 65 and older, or those who are medically homebound, can apply for
LIHEAP heating assistance.
Applications will be taken for all other eligible residents beginning Dec. 1,
2022.

This week, over 160 employees from the Division of Child Support Services convened at for the
2022 DCSS Managers Summit. The event offered professional development training, workshops, and excellent keynote speakers. Thanks to everyone for a great conference!

Across our state today, Georgia families are observing Diwali, the Festival of Lights and a celebration of light over darkness.
DHS wishes all who celebrate a happy Diwali and peace and prosperity in the coming year!

Meet John, an active and charismatic teen who loves fishing, soccer, and basketball.
He's this week's Wednesday's Child looking for a loving adoptive family. Learn more about his story and how you can adopt in Georgia:⬇️

DHS is Economic Support
Specialists statewide! Learn more about the position and apply:
governmentjobs⬇️

Atlanta, GA – Medicare Open Enrollment runs from Saturday, Oct. 15, through Wednesday, Dec. 7. During this time, adults aged 65 and older and qualified people with disabilities under 65 can review their coverage options and make a choice that meets their health care needs.

Georgia officials will review Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids® eligibility soon! Be sure your contact information is updated to get the latest alerts and stay in charge of your coverage.

We encourage Cash Assistance Program recipients to review updates and information about card activation and use, online payments, digital wallets, and more on our FAQ page:⬇️

DHS is distributing the third wave of Cash Assistance Program prepaid cards to eligible citizens who have email only and email and U.S. mail communications.
This distribution will continue through
Tuesday , oct 4th. See below instructions for redeeming the prepaid cards.⬇️

The second wave of Cash Assistance
Program prepaid cards have been distributed. No new cards will be distributed until the third wave begins on
Tuesday, Oct. 4th.