MEDICAID OFFICE 312 W. Third Avenue Alamo, Georgia 30411 Phone (912) 568-7127

Services: Medicaid provides health care for low-income individuals. (SNAP), which helps low-income families buy food. (TANF), provide assistance to those with little to no income.

Services at Alamo GA Medicaid – Food Stamp – Welfare (DFCS) Office

The Alamo GA Medicaid, Food Stamp, and Welfare (DFCS) Office provides a range of services to assist individuals and families in need. Here’s a summary of the services and how to access them:

1. Medicaid:

• The Alamo GA Medicaid office provides health care for low-income individuals and families. If you believe you are pregnant, you may be eligible for Medicaid coverage right away. You can visit http://dph.georgia.gov/pregnancy-resources for more information.

2. Food Stamps (SNAP):

• The office assists low-income families in buying food through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Food Stamps. You can apply for Food Stamps and Childcare at https://gateway.ga.gov or contact your local DFCS office. Medicaid applications must be submitted to your local office.
• All SNAP recipients are required to complete a periodic review to continue their eligibility for benefits. A renewal form and any required verification can be submitted in Georgia Gateway or by using Form 508 – FOOD STAMP – MEDICAID -TANF Renewal Form.

3. Welfare (TANF):

• Welfare programs (TANF) give assistance to those who have little or no income. You can expedite your application for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid by applying online for Food Stamps and Childcare at https://gateway.ga.gov or by contacting your local DFCS office. Medicaid applications must be submitted to your local office.

4. Contact Information:

• For inquiries, you can contact the DFCS Customer Contact Center at 1-877-423-4746. Additionally, you can reach out to the Richmond County DFCS at 520 Fenwick Street, P. O. Box 2277, Augusta, Georgia 30903-2277, or call (706) 721-3000.

5. Office Hours:

• The Alamo GA Medicaid, Food Stamp, and Welfare (DFCS) Office operates from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding all state holidays.

For further assistance or to check the status of your case, you can contact the Alamo GA Medicaid, Food Stamp, and Welfare (DFCS) Office directly at the provided contact information.

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Wheeler County DFCS
312 W. Third Avenue
P. O. Box 221
Alamo, Georgia 30411-0221
(912) 568-7127
FAX (912) 568-7196