Disability services in Georgia

People with an intellectual disability that began before age 18, or a related developmental disability (such as autism, cerebral palsy or epilepsy) that began before age 22, who need ICF/IID level of care. COMP serves people with more intensive needs, including residential care.

Start with: Your DBHDD regional field office · Website (opens in a new tab)

People found pre-eligible go on the DD Planning List (separate lists for NOW and COMP), and DBHDD prioritizes by need, not only by date.

Apply for Medicaid first.

Steps

1. Apply online through the Georgia Collaborative ASO IDD Connects portal, or mail or bring a paper application to your DBHDD regional field office.
2. Upload or send proof of the disability.
3. Complete the intake and evaluation with your regional office.
4. If found eligible, you will be placed on the planning list.
5. Apply for Medicaid with DFCS, since DBHDD does not decide Medicaid.

Have these ready

• Proof of citizenship
• Social Security card and Medicaid card
• Psychological evaluations
• School, provider or care facility records

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Adults ages 21 to 64 with a severe physical disability or traumatic brain injury who are medically stable, at risk of hospital or nursing facility care, and eligible for Medicaid.

Start with: Georgia Medical Care Foundation (GMCF) · (800) 982-0411 · Website (opens in a new tab)

Applying places you on a waiting list, and services start as funding becomes available.

Apply for Medicaid first.

Steps

1. Call GMCF at (800) 982-0411 or (678) 527-0319.
2. Answer the phone screening questions.
3. Send in the application.
4. Complete the in-person assessment.
5. Wait for funding, then make a plan of care with your case manager.

Have these ready

• Medical history
• Medical records
• Medicaid card or proof of Medicaid

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People with an intellectual disability that began before age 18, or a related developmental disability (such as autism, cerebral palsy or epilepsy) that began before age 22, who need ICF/IID level of care and can live on their own or with family.

Start with: Your DBHDD regional field office · Website (opens in a new tab)

People found pre-eligible go on the DD Planning List (separate lists for NOW and COMP), and DBHDD prioritizes by need, not only by date.

Apply for Medicaid first.

Steps

1. Apply online through the Georgia Collaborative ASO IDD Connects portal, or mail or bring a paper application to your DBHDD regional field office.
2. Upload or send proof of the disability.
3. Complete the intake and evaluation with your regional office.
4. If found eligible, you will be placed on the planning list.
5. Apply for Medicaid with DFCS, since DBHDD does not decide Medicaid.

Have these ready

• Proof of citizenship
• Social Security card and Medicaid card
• Psychological evaluations
• School, provider or care facility records

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People 65 and older, or younger people who meet disability rules, who need nursing home level of care and qualify for Medicaid.

Start with: Your Area Agency on Aging · (866) 552-4464 · Website (opens in a new tab)

An AAA screening decides your need and urgency, which sets your place on the waiting list.

Apply for Medicaid first.

Steps

1. Call the Area Agency on Aging at 866-552-4464.
2. Answer the screening questions.
3. Wait to be contacted when your name reaches the top of the list.
4. Complete an in-home assessment and make a care plan with the nurse or care coordinator.

Have these ready

• Proof of income
• Proof of assets
• Proof of citizenship
• Doctor approval for nursing home level of care

Your local Aging and Disability Resource Center can start the application. Find yours.

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