Medicaid

2023 Georgia Medicaid Eligibility

Each year, most Medicaid eligibility limits are adjusted for inflation. The 2023 Georgia Medicaid income and resource limits are:

SSI Medicaid:

Income: $914 per month, Countable Resources: $2,000

QMB Medicaid:

Income: $1,235 (100% FPL + $20), Countable Resources: $9,090

SLMB Medicaid:

Income: $1,478 (120% FPL +$20), Countable Resources: $9,090

CCSP/EDWP/Nursing Home

Income Cap: $2,742; Applicant Resources: $2,000; Community Spouse Resources: $148,620

(Income and Resource limits for other classes of assistance are listed in Other Resources)

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David McGuffey

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