Who must enroll
Almost everyone who is in Medicaid or PeachCare
for Kids must enroll for Georgia Families. If you don't enroll, a
health plan and PCP will be assigned to you.
Exceptions. Some people are excluded from joining (do not need to join) a health plan. Read about exclusions to see if you might be excluded because of your medical condition, heritage, or where you live.
If you think you should be excluded, talk with your eligibility worker at your DFCS office.
When you should enroll
As soon as you are eligible for Medicaid or
Peachcare for Kids, you will be mailed an enrollment packet from
Georgia Families. Once you get your packet, you can mail or fax
your enrollment form.
Although you will be mailed your enrollment packet
quickly, you don't have to wait until your packet arrives to enroll in
Georgia Families. You can also enroll by phone (1-888-GA-ENROLL)
or your can enroll in your community with a Georgia Families staff
member. Click here to find a community enrollment session near you.
You will have at least 30 days to enroll in
Georgia Families and choose a health plan. If you have not
enrolled within 30 days, a health plan and PCP will be choosen for you.
When your coverage starts
Once
you enroll in Georgia Families, your coverage will generally begin on
the 1st of the following month. At this time, your health plan will
send you a welcome packet thart contains your membership card, as well
as a list of PCPs in your health plan's network. You will call your
PCP to get most of your medical care.
Get printed information
For information you can print about Georgia Families, click on any of the topics below:
Or, call Georgia Families at 1-888-GA-Enroll (1-888-423-6765) and ask for printed information.
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