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Georgia · Everything here is free · Reviewed July 2026
If you or a loved one is getting older and the money for care feels out of reach, please take a breath. You've found the right page, and Georgia has real, free help waiting for you.
Not sure where to start? Call for free1-866-552-4464This is your one-call starting line. The ADRC connects you to your local Area Agency on Aging for in-home care, benefits, housing, and services — all free.
Public benefits and senior care can feel like a confusing tangle of agencies and paperwork — and that's even harder when you're worried and just want someone you love to be safe and cared for. This page brings Georgia's most useful free resources together and explains them in plain language.
You don't need to understand every program before you call. Just start with one number below. The people who answer are there to help you, not to sell you anything. Everything here is free.
Tap what fits. You'll jump straight to the right help — no reading through the rest.
Still not sure? Just make the call above — they'll help you figure it out. One call is a great start.
Start here for most families
Most people would rather get care at home, and Georgia Medicaid can help. Georgia has two main long-term care programs that provide home- and community-based services:
Both CCSP and SOURCE can help you stay at home instead of entering a nursing home, and some services can be provided in assisted living settings — call and ask about CCSP and SOURCE.
Georgia Medicaid covers doctor visits, hospital care, prescriptions, and long-term care. For seniors, there are special "aged, blind, and disabled" coverage groups, plus long-term care both in nursing facilities and through home- and community-based programs.
A note on eligibility: Medicaid is for people with limited income and resources. The income and asset limits change every year, and long-term care has its own special rules. Please don't assume you make or own too much to qualify — many people are surprised. Call and let them check your exact situation.
Apply online at Georgia Gateway or by phone.
Your county DFCS office can help you apply in person — call the ADRC to find the nearest one.
If you're on Medicare
Two programs can save you real money:
Apply through Georgia Gateway or by phone.
GeorgiaCares can help you apply for a Medicare Savings Program.
Apply for the prescription drug subsidy through Social Security.
GeorgiaCares is Georgia's State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), run through the Division of Aging Services. Trained counselors give free, confidential Medicare help — comparing plans, understanding bills, applying for cost-saving programs, and spotting fraud. They sell nothing and have nothing to gain from your choices.
Free, confidential Medicare counseling from trained volunteers.
Everyday essentials
Food assistance that helps pay for groceries. Apply online or by phone.
Coordinated through your Area Agency on Aging — call the ADRC to find meals near you.
Dial 211 to find nearby food pantries.
For affordable senior housing, rent help, or utility assistance, start with:
Dial 211 for housing, rent, and utility help in your area.
Connects you to local housing and energy assistance programs.
Guidance & protection
Georgia's Area Agencies on Aging serve every county through the Aging and Disability Resource Connection. Your AAA is a local hub for meals, transportation, caregiver support, benefits counseling, and help arranging in-home care.
One call connects you to your local Area Agency on Aging for meals, transportation, caregiver support, benefits counseling, and in-home care.
The national fallback if you need help finding local services anywhere in the U.S.
Free legal help is available for problems with benefits, housing, debt, scams, and family matters:
Free legal help to Georgians age 60 and older, through Georgia Legal Services Program.
Free legal help for older adults in metro Atlanta, through Atlanta Legal Aid.
Can refer you to free legal help for problems with benefits, housing, debt, scams, and family matters.
If you or a loved one lives in a nursing home or assisted living community and something isn't right, the Ombudsman is a free advocate for the resident.
A free advocate for residents of long-term care facilities.
National fallback
A national resource if you need help beyond Georgia's Ombudsman program.
Dial 211 for help with almost any need: food, housing, utilities, transportation, and more.
A free national service that connects older adults and caregivers to local services anywhere in the U.S.
Call the ADRC at 1-866-552-4464. Explain your situation and let them connect you to your local Area Agency on Aging and the right programs.
Call for free1-866-552-4464It's Georgia's Medicaid program — free or low-cost health coverage, including long-term care, for people with limited income and resources. Applications go through Georgia Gateway.
Generally, no. Medicare covers short-term skilled care but not ongoing long-term care. Georgia Medicaid's CCSP and SOURCE programs are what help pay for in-home care and some assisted living services.
Quite possibly. Limits change yearly and are often more generous than people expect, especially for long-term care. Don't rule yourself out — call 1-877-423-4746 and let them check.
Ask about the Medicare Savings Programs through Georgia Medicaid (1-877-423-4746) and Extra Help through Social Security (1-800-772-1213). QMB can save you about $185 a month on your Part B premium.
Yes. Georgia's CCSP and SOURCE programs are designed for exactly that. Call the ADRC at 1-866-552-4464 to explore your options.
Yes. The ADRC (1-866-552-4464), GeorgiaCares, and 211 all offer free guidance. You never pay to get pointed in the right direction.
Reaching out for help is a sign of strength, and Georgia has caring people ready to walk beside you. Make that first call today — everything gets a little easier once someone is helping you carry it.
Program details, income limits, and contact information can change. The agencies linked above can confirm the most current specifics for your situation. This page is for general information and isn't legal or financial advice.
Last reviewed: July 2026. Program details, income limits, and contact information can change — the linked agencies confirm the most current specifics.