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Georgia Structured Family Caregiving

Georgia's Structured Family Caregiving program pays family caregivers a daily stipend through the Elderly and Disabled Waiver Program (EDWP) via CCSP and SOURCE Medicaid waivers to provide in-home care to persons who are aged or physically disabled as an alternative to nursing facility placement. The caregiver must live with the care recipient and must be related by blood or marriage but NOT a spouse. The caregiver cannot work outside the home due to caregiving responsibility. SFC of Georgia (sfcga.org) is the primary vendor coordinating services.

Pays family caregivers a tax-free daily stipend for providing in-home care to Medicaid-eligible persons who are aged or physically disabled and require a nursing facility level of care. The caregiver receives 50-65% of the Medicaid daily rate. The caregiver must live with the care recipient, must be related biologically (daughter, grandson, etc.) or through marriage (daughter-in-law, son-in-law, etc.) but NOT a spouse, and cannot work outside the home. Georgia mandates 160 training hours (above the national average of 120) with certification in approximately 4 months. SFC of Georgia (sfcga.org) is the primary vendor. Available through the EDWP via CCSP and SOURCE waivers. Georgia's SFC is among 43 states offering similar services. Income eligibility is determined through Medicaid.

Some details for this program are still being verified. Check the official source for the most current information.

Eligibility

  • Care recipient must be at least 21 years old
  • U.S. citizenship or qualified immigrant status required
  • Care recipient must have a qualifying disability or need for assistance
  • Caregiver must live with the care recipient
  • Must be a resident of GA
  • Must be Medicaid-eligible
  • No income test required
  • Must require a nursing facility level of care

Services

Pays family caregivers a tax-free daily stipend for providing in-home care to Medicaid-eligible persons who are aged or physically disabled and require a nursing facility level of care. The caregiver receives 50-65% of the Medicaid daily rate. The caregiver must live with the care recipient, must be related biologically (daughter, grandson, etc.) or through marriage (daughter-in-law, son-in-law, etc.) but NOT a spouse, and cannot work outside the home. Georgia mandates 160 training hours (above the national average of 120) with certification in approximately 4 months. SFC of Georgia (sfcga.org) is the primary vendor. Available through the EDWP via CCSP and SOURCE waivers. Georgia's SFC is among 43 states offering similar services. Income eligibility is determined through Medicaid.

How to apply

Apply online or find more information at the official program page.

  • medicaid (depends_on): Care recipient must be Medicaid-eligible
  • hcbs-waivers (companion): SFC is available through the Georgia EDWP via CCSP and SOURCE waivers