{"id":14689,"date":"2024-12-06T12:00:02","date_gmt":"2024-12-06T17:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/caringhandsunited.com\/info\/?page_id=14689"},"modified":"2025-01-07T14:50:02","modified_gmt":"2025-01-07T19:50:02","slug":"qualifying-for-edwp-services-in-georgia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/caringhandsunited.com\/info\/qualifying-for-edwp-services-in-georgia\/","title":{"rendered":"Qualifying for EDWP Home Care Services in Georgia"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"The Georgia Elderly and Disabled Waiver Program (EDWP) is a Medicaid-funded program that provides home and community-based services to elderly and disabled individuals who are at risk of entering a nursing home. This program is designed to help those in need stay in their own homes and communities by providing the necessary support services needed to make this possible. The program offers a wide range of services, including personal care, homemaking, meal preparation, transportation, and more. Please note that most Older Americans Act services in Georgia currently have a waiting list. Individuals who meet the high priority criteria may not receive services immediately; individuals who do not meet the high priority criteria are generally expected to have a waiting time of more than 12 months.<\/p>\n

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Financial Eligibility & Requirements<\/h2>\n
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What if my income is too high or I have too many assets?<\/h5>\n
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Not meeting all of the criteria does not mean one is ineligible or cannot become eligible for Georgia Medicaid. Review the Medicaid Planning Strategies section below for more information on how to qualify for Medicaid Home Care \/ Long-Term Care.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Income Limits<\/div>\n
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Gross income includes all income sources, such as Social Security, Pension Benefits, Annuity Payments, employment income, royalties, etc.<\/p>\n

Income cannot exceed\u00a0$2,829 for all sources of income combined.<\/strong> Individuals with a higher income should contact an attorney regarding a Qualified Income Trust if interested in receiving EDWP services.<\/p>\n

For individuals whose gross income is above the current SSI limits ($943\/month), there may be a cost share for services.<\/strong> The estimated cost share can be calculated by subtracting $943 from the gross monthly income (example: SSA income is $1,143 per month; after subtracting $943, the estimated monthly cost share for EDWP services would be $200).<\/p>\n