Block Grant 2205GAINCT

The Georgia Department of Community Health received a $1.538 million Block Grant award from the Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to provide medical assistance services under the Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778) from October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.

As the designated state agency, the Georgia Department of Community Health will administer the Medical Assistance Program to provide financial assistance for medical care to eligible populations in Georgia using the Block Grant funding. The Program provides payments for medical assistance on behalf of cash assistance recipients, children, pregnant women, the aged, and other categorically eligible groups who meet income and resource requirements. The Georgia Department of Community Health will deliver these medical assistance services through its Division of Medical Assistance.