MEDICAID OFFICE 6358 Columbia Road Appling, Georgia 30802 Phone (706) 541-1640

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 Appling GA Medicaid – Food Stamp – Welfare (DFCS) Office

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

Medicaid:

• Medicaid provides health care for low-income individuals and families.
• Applications for Medicaid must be submitted to the local office.
• For inquiries related to Medicaid, individuals can contact the DFCS Customer Contact Center at 1-877-423-4746.

Food Stamp (SNAP – Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program):

• The Food Stamp program helps low-income families buy food.
• Applications for Food Stamps can be submitted online at https://gateway.ga.gov or through the local DFCS office.
• For inquiries related to Food Stamps, individuals can contact the DFCS Customer Contact Center at 1-877-423-4746.

Welfare (TANF – Temporary Assistance for Needy Families):

• Welfare programs provide assistance to those with little or no income.
• Individuals can apply for TANF and Childcare benefits at https://gateway.ga.gov or through the local DFCS office.

Contact Information:

• To connect with someone regarding questions, concerns, or compliments about DFCS services, individuals can visit gateway.ga.gov for more information and to apply for benefits.
• For timely processing, applications, renewals, and verification paperwork should be uploaded to Georgia Gateway when possible. Customers without online access should mail paperwork directly to their local county office.

Additional Support:

• The local DFCS office is available to assist with applying for food stamps, cash assistance, childcare, Medicaid, and other related services.
• Appointments are available any day of the week at all DFCS offices upon request.

For specific inquiries or assistance, individuals can contact the Appling GA Medicaid, Food Stamp, and Welfare (DFCS) Office at the following address and phone number:
Columbia County DFCS
6358 Columbia Road
P. O. Box 340
Appling, Georgia 30802-0340
Phone: (706) 541-1640
Fax: (706) 541-0330

If you have further questions or need assistance with specific applications or services, feel free to reach out to the DFCS Customer Contact Center at 1-877-423-4746 for more personalized support.

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Columbia County DFCS
6358 Columbia Road
P. O. Box 340
Appling, Georgia 30802-0340
(706) 541-1640
FAX (706) 541-0330