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Georgia Medicaid waivers that pay for home care

Last verified April 30, 2026 · All Georgia resources

Georgia Medicaid pays for in-home personal care and related services through 3 programs, including the Community Care Services Program (CCSP) and the Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment (SOURCE). CCSP and SOURCE are both delivered under Georgia's Elderly and Disabled Waiver Program (EDWP). HCBS Incident Reporting System has been used statewide by providers since October 1, 2020 for the Independent Care Waiver Program (ICWP) and the Elderly and Disabled Waiver Program.

Which Georgia waivers can a home care agency bill?

Each waiver below lists who it covers, the services it pays for, and how providers bill.

Community Care Services Program (CCSP)

Population
Frail elderly and disabled Georgians who are otherwise eligible for nursing facility level of care
Services covered
  • service coordination / case management
  • adult day care
  • alternative living services
  • personal care
  • home-delivered meals
  • respite (family caregiver)
Billing format
Fee-for-service / managed care; EVV via Netsmart Mobile Caregiver+ or approved alternate
Prior authorization
Required
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Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment (SOURCE)

Population
Frail elderly and disabled individuals at nursing facility level of care, with primary care management coordination
Services covered
  • case management
  • personal support
  • adult day care
  • respite
  • home-delivered meals
Billing format
Fee-for-service; EVV via Netsmart Mobile Caregiver+ or approved alternate
Prior authorization
Required
Open waiver page (opens in a new tab)

New Options Waiver (NOW) and Comprehensive Supports Waiver Program (COMP)

Population
People with intellectual or developmental disabilities
Services covered
  • personal support
  • community living support
  • respite
  • supported employment
  • behavioral supports
Billing format
Fee-for-service; EVV via Netsmart Mobile Caregiver+ or approved alternate
Prior authorization
Required
Open waiver page (opens in a new tab)

Sources

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