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What is Del Mar Healthcare?
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Our mission is to provide medically fragile children in Georgia with the highest quality care in the comfort of their own home, while supporting and empowering their families. No out of pocket cost and Approval in just 30 days -Del Mar Healthcare- Click here
What is Medicaid?
Medicaid is a jointly funded, Federal-State health insurance program for low-income and needy people. It covers children, the aged, blind, and/or disabled and other people who are eligible to receive federally assisted income maintenance payments. Medicaid- Healthcare coverage for children under 18 years of age; Income based (also includes Peachcare for Kids) - https://www.pshpgeorgia.com/ .
Apply for Medicaid: https://medicaid.georgia.gov/how-apply
Even though you may be able to provide insurance for your child through an employer, it is beneficial to have Medicaid as a secondary insurance.
Apply for SSI: https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/ssi/start.html Apply for DAS: gvs.georgia.gov/social-security-services
Any person with a developmental disability can apply for SSI. Eligibility of SSI before the age of 18 is determined by parent’s income in addition to the student’s disability and needs. SSI provides a list of diagnosis/disabilities they accept. If denied, apply for Katie Becket. Katie Beckett is not determined by income and provides coverage under the age of 18.
Need help completing application and paperwork for SSI? The Bobby Dodd Institute (non-profit organization) can assist you. Sheila Carter is a Social Security Counselor at the Bobby Dodd Institute, and she knows what the Social Security Administration is looking for in each section of the application. Here is the contact information: 678.365.0071 located at 2120 Marietta Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318.
Understanding SSI- Living Arrangements (If your young adult is over the age of 18, and you do not want deductions taken from your SSI amount, charge rent and living expenses or you will get a "In-Kind Support & Maintenance" deduction.) - Email Anna.Maki@bobbydodd.org for a rental agreement you can complete with your young adult. If you have full guardianship, your adult child can still sign the rental agreement. Reach out to the Bobby Dodd Institute for more information and assistance. Read more about understanding SSI and Living Arrangements here -
What happens to Medicaid coverage if a SSI recipient works?
If a recipient`s State provides Medicaid to people on SSI, the recipient will continue to be eligible for Medicaid. Please refer to the general Work Incentives section for more information about SSI work incentives. Medicaid coverage can continue even it a recipient`s earnings along with other income become too high for a SSI cash payment.
Understanding you CAN work and earn SSI. GVRA can also help with securing work and not losing your SSI funding - gvs.georgia.gov/vocational-rehabilitation/ticket-work .
Katie-Beckett Deeming Waiver: Not income based- This is Medicaid healthcare coverage for children with disabilities under the age of 18 who do not qualify for SSI (Supplemental Security Income) because their family has income/assets above the financial eligibility limits for SSI.
Georgia Pathways to Coverage: Georgia Pathways offers healthcare coverage to residents who meet program requirements and are not otherwise eligible for traditional Medicaid.
What is the NOW/COMP Waiver?
The NOW/COMP Waiver provides a wide variety of home and community-based services to individuals with developmental disabilities, allowing them to stay out of institutional settings. It is the largest waiver program in Georgia. Available to all ages. This waiver will fund services through community organizations like Happy Hour, Halo Group, New Generations, People Helping People, and many more. This is a needs based wavier. The greater the need the faster you move up the waitlist. It is extremely important to apply early for this waiver. Do not wait until they are in high school or getting ready to graduate. The application process is fairly simple but make sure you complete each step accurately or you will get denied. Get help with the application process before you submit to ensure you are approved.
Now Comp Waiver- Apply for DD Services | Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Apply for services by clicking the above link. Scroll down and under the APPLICATION link, watch the 25 minute tutorial video on how to apply. This will provide you with step by step instructions on the process.
Now and Comp are for eligible people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities who require supports after graduation. NOW offers services and support to enable individuals to remain living on their own or in their family home and participate in the community. COMP serves individuals with more intensive needs, primarily those with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities who require residential care.
Spanish Application- https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:21841386-50e9-41ae-a886-b4044d4d9c5b
Spanish Application Attachment- https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:40c3056e-f5ed-40c6-8049-f760d17a85f1
Region 6 Field Office Address : 3000 Schatulga Road, Building 4
Columbus, GA, 31907
Primary Contact Number: (706) 565-7835
Regional Coordinator: Valona Baldwin / Phone: (706) 565-3692
Behavioral Health Administrator: Ann Riley / Phone: (706) 565-7835
Developmental Disabilities Administrator: Kecia Cawthorne / Phone: (706) 565-3087
Developmental Disabilities / Intake and Evaluation Manager: Mabel Semper / Phone: (706) 569-2971
Deputy Assistant Commissioner: Jennifer Dunn / Phone: (229) 977-1697
The ARC Macon - Laura Sugg lsugg@thearcmacon.org can help you apply for the NOW/COMP waiver. Call her and make an appointment - Phone: 478-787-2199
Make your voice heard if you need assistance getting off the wait list and getting services started- Jennifer Dunn and Shaw Blackmon
Join Support Group on FB for Now/Comp Waiver- https://www.facebook.com/groups/georgiaparticipantdirection/
Join Medicaid Waivers in Georgia Support Group on FB- https://www.facebook.com/groups/158043417959388/
Already on the waitlist for Now/Comp? Join these support groups on FB- https://www.facebook.com/groups/gawaitlist/?locale=ga_IE and https://www.facebook.com/groups/233443446838931/
Georgia- CareStar Created in 2016, the Intensive Support Coordination (ISC) and Support Coordination (SC) Programs partner with the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) to provide additional support for Comprehensive (COMP) Supports Waiver and the New Options Waiver (NOW) participants.
Need Transportation Assistance - MyModivcare is your hub for reliable, personalized transportation. Must have NOW/COMP Waiver to cover cost. Click Here for Additional Information
DBHDD is the state governing agencies for the NOW/COMP waiver. Click here to view the provider manual - DBHDD Provider Manual and community provider manuals - DBHDD Community Provider Manuals .
Family Support Services through DBHDD- Eligibility : Individuals age four (4) and up with a diagnosed developmental disability living in Georgia at home with their families, and are not currently receiving a NOW/COMP Waiver, are eligible for Family Support Services. Eligible diagnoses include, but are not limited to: Developmental Disability, Intellectual Disability, Cerebral Palsy, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down Syndrome. Program funding is estimated around $2000-$3000 for Traditional Services and up to $4950 for Respite Services per Fiscal Year (Fiscal Year is currently 7.1.23-6.30.24). Family Support Coordinators work with families to develop Individualized Family Support Plans. Click this link to find the application for services and providers listed by county https://dbhdd.georgia.gov/be-compassionate/home-services/family-support-services .
Understanding the Different Waivers
Medicaid and Waivers.pdfHome & Community Sevices- Guide to Medicaid Waiver Programs in Georgia.pdfPage updated
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