HIPP- Georgia Medicaid members that work may be eligible for premium assistance through a Medicaid program called The Health Insurance Premium Payment.

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For more information check out this brochure http://dch.georgia.gov/sites/dch.georgia.gov/files/imported/vgn/images/portal/cit_1210/30/17/165778140GAHIPPBrochureMay2010.pdf​

 

 

 

CHIP- (Children's Health Insurance Program) Peachcare An alternative to HIPP – currently undergoing revision. Check out the website for more information  http://dch.georgia.gov/medicaid-chip-redesign

 

 

 

 SSI (Supplemental Security Income)​

 A federal program that provides monthly payments and Medicaid coverage to individuals eighteen years of age and under, who meet eligibility criteria. Babies who are blind or born weighing under 1200 grams are eligible. Two aspects of eligibility are disability (some condition must limit a child’s ability to function like other children of the same age to a marked or severe degree) and income.  You can apply online by visiting

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​http://www.socialsecurity.gov/pgm/disability.htm or by calling ​ 1-800-772-1213.