Georgia Medicaid (Georgia Medicaid): 2026 Income Limits, Eligibility & How to Apply
Adults in Georgia face some of the strictest Medicaid rules in the country. Parents qualify only up to about $751 a month for a parent in a family of three in 2026, and childless adults are excluded. If you are over income, the federal Marketplace is the usual alternative.
Georgia Medicaid guides for 2026
Income Limits
Georgia Medicaid income limits for 2026 by household size: adults, children, pregnant women, seniors and people with disabilities. Monthly and annual figures.
Eligibility
Medicaid eligibility rules in Georgia for 2026: income, assets, age, residency and citizenship requirements, plus how to check if you qualify.
Asset Limits
Asset and resource limits for Medicaid in Georgia in 2026: what counts, what is exempt, and the limits for seniors, people with disabilities and couples.
How to Apply
Step-by-step guide to applying for Medicaid in Georgia: online, phone and in-person options, documents you need, and how long approval takes.
Renewal
How Medicaid renewal (redetermination) works in Georgia in 2026: deadlines, paperwork, income verification, and what to do if coverage is terminated.
Medicare Savings Programs
Income and asset limits for QMB, SLMB and QI Medicare Savings Programs in Georgia for 2026, and how to apply for help with Medicare premiums.
Seniors & Long-Term Care
Medicaid long-term care eligibility in Georgia for 2026: nursing home income cap, asset limits, spousal protections and the look-back period.
| Household size | Monthly income limit | Annual income limit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $439 | $5,267 |
| 2 people | $595 | $7,141 |
| 3 people | $751 | $9,016 |
| 4 people | $908 | $10,890 |
| 5 people | $1,064 | $12,764 |
| 6 people | $1,220 | $14,639 |
| 7 people | $1,376 | $16,513 |
| 8 people | $1,532 | $18,388 |
Each additional person adds $156 per month. Figures use the 2026 federal poverty guidelines and are rounded to the nearest dollar.
Who runs Georgia Medicaid
Georgia Medicaid is administered by the Georgia Department of Community Health under federal rules set by CMS. Children in families over the Medicaid limit are covered by PeachCare for Kids, the state CHIP program. Applications are free and can be submitted any day of the year.