Benefits · Elder Services
How to apply for Georgia Non-Medicaid Home & Community-Based Services
Georgia Department of Human Services, Division of Aging Services — delivered through the Area Agencies on Aging
Who it's for
Georgia's Non-Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services help older Georgians live safely and independently at home when they don't qualify for Medicaid. Funded largely through the Older Americans Act and state aging dollars, the program offers a range of supports through the local Area Agencies on Aging — including in-home personal care and homemaker help, home-delivered and congregate meals, transportation, adult day care, home modifications and assistive devices, and care coordination. Services are for adults 60 and older, prioritized for those with the greatest social and economic need; there is generally no strict income test, though a voluntary cost-share may be suggested. Because funding is limited, there can be a waiting list. Contact your local Area Agency on Aging or the Aging & Disability Resource Connection to find what's available in your area.
These Older Americans Act services are for adults 60 and older and are targeted to those with the greatest social and economic need. There is generally no strict income test, but services are subject to local funding, an individual needs assessment, and sometimes a waiting list — so this shows as a may-qualify result. Your local Area Agency on Aging confirms what's available.
What you'll need
- Proof of age 60+ and Georgia residency
- A description of the help needed (in-home care, meals, transportation)
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 866-552-4464
Renewals
annual reassessment
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Find my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.