The Georgia Medicaid programs that pay for care, in plain words
Medicaid pays for care at home and in the community through a handful of programs, called waivers. Each one has its own door, its own coordinator, and its own list of what it pays for. This page is the map; each program has its own guide.
CCSP and SOURCE
Older adults and adults with disabilities who would otherwise need a nursing home. CCSP is the waiver; SOURCE is the same services for people on Medicaid through SSI, with a medical home.
- Pays for
- Care at home, personal care homes (24 beds or fewer), adult day health, respite, structured family caregiving
- Coordinated by
- Area Agency on Aging (CCSP) · SOURCE case management agency
ICWP
Adults 21 to 64 with severe physical disabilities or traumatic brain injury.
- Pays for
- Personal support at home, licensed homes, adult day services, nursing, counseling, equipment
- Coordinated by
- ICWP case management agency, chosen by the member
NOW and COMP
Children and adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. NOW is the smaller waiver; COMP is for people who need more. There is a waiting list.
- Pays for
- Community living support, community access and day services, respite, supported employment, residential supports
- Coordinated by
- One of seven support coordination agencies, by region
GAPP
Children under 21 who are medically fragile, at home.
- Pays for
- Skilled and unskilled nursing care at home
- Coordinated by
- Georgia Medicaid, through the child's doctor and the GAPP unit
What Medicaid does not pay for
Room and board in a personal care home: the resident pays that from their own income and keeps a small personal allowance. Social-model adult day care without nursing. Care in a personal care home of more than 24 beds under CCSP or SOURCE.
Where to start
Not with a provider. Start with the coordinator for the program: they assess, write the plan, and authorize the hours. Then choose a provider from the list, which is what this site is for. Find your coordinator →