How to apply for Georgia Medicaid (Aged, Blind & Disabled)

Who it's for

Georgia Medicaid for the Aged, Blind, and Disabled (ABD) is the state's full-benefit Medicaid for low-income seniors 65 and older and for people who are blind or disabled at any age. It covers doctor visits, hospital care, prescription drugs, lab work, and medical equipment, and works alongside Medicare to pay costs Medicare doesn't. Georgia is an SSI (1634) state, which means anyone who receives federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is automatically enrolled in Medicaid with no separate application. Seniors who don't get SSI may still qualify under the same SSI financial standards — monthly income at or below the SSI benefit rate ($994 for an individual, $1,491 for a couple) and countable assets at or below $2,000 (individual) or $3,000 (couple). Countable assets exclude the primary home and one vehicle. Seniors whose income or assets are slightly over the limit may still get help through other Georgia Medicaid pathways such as the Medicare Savings Programs or the Community Care Services Program waiver.

What you'll need

• Proof of identity (Georgia driver's license or state ID)
• Social Security card
• Medicare card (if enrolled)
• Proof of all income (Social Security award letter, pension statements)
• Bank statements and documentation of countable resources
• Proof of Georgia residency
• Proof of citizenship or qualified immigration status

Where to apply

Renewals

annual