MEDICAID OFFICE 178-2 Charing Road / Hwy 37 West Butler, Georgia 31006 Phone (478) 862-5221

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.

The Butler GA Medicaid, Food Stamp, and Welfare (DFCS) Office, located at 111 Baker Street, P.O. Box 473, Buena Vista, Georgia 31803-0473, administers local programs under Georgia State guidelines. Here’s a summary of the services and contact information available:

Medicaid:

• Medicaid provides health care for low-income individuals.
• Applications for Medicaid can be submitted at the Marion County DFCS office or through designated agencies.
• Contact Information:
• Address: 111 Baker Street, P.O. Box 473, Buena Vista, Georgia 31803-0473
• Phone: (229) 649-2311
• Fax: (229) 649-2428
• If you believe you are pregnant, you may be eligible for Medicaid coverage right away. Please visit the Georgia Department of Public Health’s pregnancy resources page for more information.

Food Stamps (SNAP):

• The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Food Stamps assists low-income families in purchasing food.
• Applications for Food Stamps can be made at the Marion County DFCS office or online through the Division of Family and Children Services website.
• A renewal form and any required verification can be submitted in Georgia Gateway or by using Form 508, the FOOD STAMP/MEDICAID/TANF Renewal Form.

Welfare (TANF):

• Welfare programs (TANF) give assistance to those who have little or no income.
• All benefits recipients are required to undergo periodic review of continued program eligibility.

It’s important to ensure that all required documentation is included in the application and to submit renewal applications on time. After your application is filed, you or a member of your household must complete a phone interview conducted by an eligibility worker at DFCS. If you have a disability and need a reasonable modification or communication assistance to access DFCS services, you can request it through the DFCS website.

For more detailed information or to apply for these programs, individuals can visit the official websites provided in the search results. If you have any questions or need assistance with the application process, feel free to reach out to the DFCS customer service representatives or visit the local DFCS office in person.

If you have a question, concern, or compliment about your DFCS service, you can connect with someone using the Family Independence Online Contact Form for issues related to Georgia Gateway, Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) Card, Energy Assistance, SNAP, Medicaid, or TANF.

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Taylor County DFCS
178-2 Charing Road / Hwy 37 West
Butler, Georgia 31006
(478) 862-5221
FAX (478) 862-2999