State Aging Agency
This agency has a wide range of services and referrals for seniors.
Division of Aging Services
http://aging.dhr.georgia.gov/
404-657-5258
Local Area Aging Agencies can be found at the contacts above, or by visiting www.eldercare.gov or calling 800-677-1116.
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
SHIP offers free, one-on-one, local counseling to people with Medicare and their families.
GeorgiaCares
http://aging.dhr.georgia.gov/portal/site/DHS-DAS/menuitem.9e91405d0e424e248e738510da1010a0/?vgnextoid=31b666ef2affff00VgnVCM100000bf01010aRCRD
800-669-8387
Local SHIP counselors can be found at the contact above, or by calling 800-677-1116, or visiting www.shiptalk.org or www.eldercare.gov.
State Long-Term Care Ombudsman
The statewide ombudsman program investigates and resolves complaints of older individuals in nursing and board and care homes, including assisted living facilities, and advocates to protect residents’ rights and ensure quality care.
Office of the State LTCO
http://www.georgiaombudsman.org
888-454-5826
State Insurance Commissioner
This office has information about insurance plans and costs. They often have special resources for seniors.
Office of Commissioner of Insurance
http://www.gainsurance.org/
800-656-2298
State Medicaid Office
This office manages the state’s Medicaid program. They also handle Medicaid enrollment.
Georgia Medicaid
http://dch.georgia.gov/00/channel_title/0,2094,31446711_31944826,00.html
866-322-4260
State Protection & Advocacy (P&A) Agency
This agency protects the legal rights of people with disabilities, including people on Medicaid.
Georgia Advocacy Office Inc.
http://www.thegao.org/
800-537-2329
Access to Benefits Coalition Members
Coalition members educate and enroll people in different prescription drug programs, including Medicare. These independent local groups belong to a national network. The agencies below serve only the areas listed.
Atlanta Regional Commission, Area Agency on Aging
800-669-8387
Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, De Kalb, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Rockdale Counties
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Regional Office Outreach Campaign Manager
CMS Regional Offices play a key role in conducting outreach for the new Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit. Each office has a team dedicated to helping raise awareness and educate about the new coverage. Contact the regional campaign manager to learn more about local outreach events, schedule an event in your area or request outreach materials.
Region IV - Atlanta
Campaign Manager: Mary Kay Justis
404-562-7417
