Helpful Links for Georgia Home Care

Medicaid & Medicare Information:

• Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: https://www.cms.gov
  Federal agency that oversees Medicare, Medicaid, and national healthcare programs. 
• Georgia Medicaid (Georgia Department of Community Health): https://medicaid.georgia.gov/
  Official Georgia Medicaid website with eligibility, benefits, and program information. 
• Georgia Gateway (Apply for Benefits): https://gateway.ga.gov/
  Online portal where individuals can apply for Medicaid and other state assistance programs. 
• Georgia Department of Community Health: https://dch.georgia.gov/
  State agency responsible for healthcare programs, Medicaid administration, and healthcare policy. 
• Georgia Aging & Disability Resource Connection (ADRC): https://www.georgiaadrc.com/
  Provides information and referrals for aging, disability, long-term care, and community resources. 

Waiver Information:

• Georgia Medicaid Waiver Programs: https://medicaid.georgia.gov/programs/all-programs/waiver-programs
  Overview of Georgia’s Medicaid waiver programs that support home and community-based services. 
• Home & Community Based Services (HCBS): https://dch.georgia.gov/programs/hcbs
  Information on services designed to help individuals remain safely in their homes and communities. 
• Elderly & Disabled Waiver Program (EDWP/CCSP): https://georgia.gov/apply-elderly-and-disabled-waiver-program
  Program supporting older adults and individuals with disabilities who need assistance at home. 
• SOURCE Program Information: https://georgia.gov/medicaid-waiver-programs
  Coordinated care program combining healthcare and supportive home-based services. 
• Independent Care Waiver Program (ICWP): https://georgia.gov/apply-independent-care-waiver-program-icwp
  Waiver program supporting individuals with physical disabilities or traumatic brain injuries. 
• Georgia HCBS Waiver Guide (PDF): https://gcdd.org/images/Reports/Fact_Sheets/HCBS-1.19.16.pdf
  Educational guide explaining Georgia’s home and community-based waiver options. 

Legal Information, Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning:

• Georgia Legal Aid: https://www.georgialegalaid.org/
  Free legal information and assistance for eligible Georgia residents. 
• State Bar of Georgia: https://www.gabar.org/
  Resource for finding attorneys and accessing legal education materials. 
• National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA): https://www.naela.org/
  Organization focused on elder law, long-term care planning, and disability rights. 
• National Association of Estate Planners & Councils: https://www.naepc.org/
  Professional resource for estate planning education and planning tools. 
• Estate & Gift Taxes (IRS): https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/estate-and-gift-taxes
  Federal information regarding estate taxes, gift taxes, and related planning topics. 

Additional Home Care Information:

• Georgia Department of Community Health: https://dch.georgia.gov/
  Information about Georgia healthcare services, providers, and Medicaid programs. 
• Georgia Department of Human Services – Aging Services: https://aging.georgia.gov/
  State resource supporting older adults, caregivers, and aging-related services. 
• Educational resource focused on elder abuse prevention, awareness, and reporting. 
• Pets for the Elderly Foundation: http://petsfortheelderly.org
  Organization helping older adults connect with companion pets to support well-being.

Food, Housing & Financial Assistance Resources:

• Georgia Gateway: https://gateway.ga.gov/
  Georgia’s online portal for applying for Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, and other public assistance programs. 
• SNAP (Food Assistance): https://georgia.gov/georgia-snap-benefits
  Monthly food assistance program that helps eligible individuals and families purchase groceries. 
• Georgia Food Bank Association: https://feedinggeorgia.org/
  Connects individuals with local food banks and emergency food assistance throughout Georgia. 
• Georgia Department of Community Affairs: https://dca.georgia.gov/
  Provides information on affordable housing, homelessness prevention, and community assistance programs. 
• Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8): https://www.hud.gov/states/georgia/renting
  Federal housing assistance program that helps eligible individuals and families afford safe housing. 
• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF): https://dfcs.georgia.gov/services/temporary-assistance-needy-families
  Cash assistance program for qualifying low-income families with children. 
• Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP): https://dfcs.georgia.gov/services/low-income-home-energy-assistance-program-liheap
  Program that assists eligible households with heating and cooling utility costs. 
• United Way 211: https://211online.unitedwayatlanta.org/
  Free resource line connecting individuals to food, shelter, utility assistance, healthcare, and community support services. 
• Salvation Army Georgia Assistance Programs: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usa-southern-territory/georgia/utility-rent-assistance/
  Offers emergency assistance with rent, utilities, housing, and other basic needs. 
• Partnership for Community Action (PCA): https://pcaction.org/
  Community action agency offering utility assistance, family support, and crisis intervention services. 
• Atlanta Community Food Bank Benefits Assistance: https://www.acfb.org/get-help/benefits/
  Helps individuals apply for SNAP, Medicaid, WIC, and other public benefit programs.