MEDICAID OFFICE 1601 N. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd Suite 200 Americus, Georgia 31719 Phone (229) 931-2462

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 Americus GA Medicaid, Food Stamp, Welfare (DFCS) Office

The Americus GA Medicaid, Food Stamp, Welfare (DFCS) Office provides various assistance programs for low-income individuals and families in the area. Here’s a breakdown of the services offered:

Medicaid:

• Medicaid provides health care for low-income people.
• If you believe you are pregnant, you may be eligible for Medicaid coverage right away.

Welfare Programs (TANF):

• Welfare programs, such as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), give assistance to those who have little or no income.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Food Stamps:

• SNAP helps low-income families buy food.
• A renewal form and any required verification for SNAP, Medicaid, or TANF can be submitted through Georgia Gateway or using Form 508.

Contact Information:

• The office can be reached at 1601 N. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd Suite 200, Americus, Georgia 31719, with a direct office number at (229) 931-2462 and a fax number at (229) 931-2882.
• For questions regarding Food Stamps, Medicaid, TANF, or Childcare, the Customer Contact Center can be reached at 1-877-423-4746,,,.

Online Services:

• The Check My Benefits module is available for Food Stamps, Medicaid, TANF, and Childcare at https://gateway.ga.gov.
• Applications for Food Stamps and Childcare can be submitted online at https://gateway.ga.gov, while Medicaid applications must be submitted to the local office.

Additional Support:

• Requests for large print versions of DFCS applications can be made at https://dfcs.georgia.gov/adasection-504-and-civil-rights.
• For those with disabilities needing reasonable modifications or communication assistance to access DFCS services, a request form is available,.

The office provides financial assistance and support services to low-income families in the state, including help with food, housing, and other basic needs. If you have further inquiries or need assistance, you can contact the office directly or visit their website at https://dfcs.georgia.gov/.

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Sumter County DFCS
1601 N. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd
Suite 200
Americus, Georgia 31719
(229) 931-2462
FAX (229) 931-2882