Overview of Georgia Medicaid

*See DCH/DXC/DFCS 2019 Education Presentation HERE!

 Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH)

The DCH is designated by the Official Code of Georgia (OCGA) as the single state agency to  administer Medicaid. The DCH is the lead planning agency for all health issues in the state, such as  health care policy, purchasing, and regulation.

 Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS)

The DFCS is responsible for welfare and employment support, protecting children, foster care, and  other services to strengthen families. Cooperation with the DFCS is a requirement of receiving  certain types of Medicaid. Medicaid is a program that provides health care services to  individuals that meet the requirements for income, resources and citizenship.

Individuals may apply for Medicaid at any local DFCS office, by mail, by telephone (1-877-423-  4746), or online at compass.ga.gov.

 DXC Technology (formerly Hewlett Packard Enterprise)

DXC Technology serves as the fiscal agent for Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids®, which includes providing site updates and maintenance to the GAMMIS portal.

For the quickest response, send an inquiry through the Contact Us page of the GAMMIS Portal HERE