Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that he has dedicated more than $1 billion to the Department of Human Services (DHS). The funding will provide cash assistance of up to $350 for active enrollees in Medicaid, SNAP, and/or TANF government benefit programs.
This can also include $350 for anyone in the active enrollees' assistance unit.
This assistance will help some of Georgia's most vulnerable citizens cope with the continued negative economic impact of COVID-19 and inflation.
To be eligible, Georgians, including anyone in the active enrollees' assistance unit, must have been enrolled in one of the aforementioned programs by July 31, 2022.
Cash assistance will not be provided to those enrolled after the cutoff date. Georgians who are enrolled in more than one of the programs will only receive one cash assistance payment.
DHS will be communicating with eligible Georgians through the Georgia Gateway portal. All potentially eligible Georgians should log into their Georgia Gateway accounts and ensure their personal information and contact preferences are up-to-date.
For more assistance, eligible Georgians can contact DHS.
Funds for this award come from the State Fiscal Recovery Fund, which was part of the American Rescue Plan Act.
