Georgia’s Medicaid waiver programs help people get care at home or in their community instead of in institutions. These programs give individuals with disabilities, chronic conditions, or age-related needs the chance to live independently with the support they need.
For home care agencies, waivers are powerful. They let you expand services, reach more clients, and strengthen your role in the community. When you understand how waivers work, you can offer specialized care, grow faster, and make a bigger impact.
The Georgia Pediatric Program (GAPP)
The Georgia Pediatric Program (GAPP) supports medically fragile children under 21. It provides skilled nursing and personal care in the home. Services include wound care, IV therapy, injections, and vital sign monitoring. Families also receive help with feeding, bathing, dressing, hygiene, and light housekeeping.
Licensed nursing or home care agencies can apply to become GAPP providers. Applications go through the Georgia Medicaid Management Information System (GAMMIS) or by calling (800) 766-4456. Each agency location must have its own provider number. Members lose GAPP coverage at age 21, so plan ahead for care transitions.
The NOW & COMP Waivers
The New Options Waiver (NOW) and Comprehensive Supports Waiver Program (COMP) help people with intellectual or developmental disabilities live in the community. These programs are managed by Georgia’s Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD).
NOW and COMP cover therapy, behavior support, community integration, job coaching, respite care, and medical supplies. To qualify, individuals must be Medicaid-eligible and diagnosed with an intellectual or developmental disability before age 22. They also must need the same level of care as those in an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/ID).
To become a provider, attend a DBHDD Provider Enrollment Forum. Then submit a Letter of Intent to the Georgia Collaborative ASO. Once it’s approved, complete the ASO and Medicaid provider applications. After approval, you’ll receive a provider number and a Letter of Agreement that allows you to start services.
The Independent Care Waiver Program (ICWP)
The Independent Care Waiver Program (ICWP) helps adults ages 21 to 64 with serious physical disabilities or traumatic brain injuries. The program gives them the support to live safely and independently at home instead of in nursing homes or hospitals.
ICWP covers case management, personal support, home health, nursing, counseling, and emergency response systems. It also funds home modifications and medical equipment. To qualify, applicants must be Medicaid-eligible, medically stable, and able to live safely with support.
To apply, review the PeachCare and ICWP policy manuals. Submit your application online through GAMMIS under “Home and Community-Based Services.” The Credentialing Verification Organization (CVO) reviews each application. Once approved, the Department of Community Health (DCH) sends an approval notice and invites new providers to training. You must complete this training before offering services.
The CCSP & SOURCE Waiver Programs
Georgia’s Elderly and Disabled Waiver Program (EDWP) includes two waivers: CCSP (Community Care Services Program) and SOURCE (Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment). Both help people who need nursing-facility-level care stay at home.
CCSP serves older adults and people with disabilities who want to avoid nursing homes. SOURCE supports aged, blind, and disabled individuals who qualify for Medicaid and need medical monitoring. Both programs offer adult day care, in-home nursing, personal care, respite, home-delivered meals, and emergency response systems.
Providers must attend an information session before applying. Sessions take place in February and August. Applications are submitted through GAMMIS in March or September. The CVO reviews each submission, and the DCH completes a final review. Approved providers attend training and receive a Medicaid Provider ID to begin services.
How to Become a Georgia Medicaid Waiver Program Provider
To become a provider, first choose which waiver matches your services. GAPP supports children. NOW & COMP serve people with developmental disabilities. ICWP helps adults with physical disabilities or brain injuries. CCSP and SOURCE support seniors and adults who need daily help.
Next, visit www.mmis.georgia.gov. Review requirements for your chosen program. Complete the online application, upload your credentials, and attend any required training or enrollment forums. You may also need to submit a Letter of Intent before applying.
The Credentialing Verification Organization (CVO) reviews your documents. Once approved, you’ll get a Medicaid provider number and official approval to begin services.
If the process feels overwhelming, GEOH can help. Our experts guide agencies through each step—from choosing the right waiver to submitting the final application. We make enrollment easier so you can start serving clients faster.
