Georgia Pathways to Coverage™ 

Georgia Pathways to Coverage is a new program to help low-income Georgians qualify for Medicaid. Pathways introduces a new Medicaid eligibility category in Georgia, increasing access to affordable, quality healthcare coverage for those in the state who don’t have it today.

Whether you are losing your coverage because you no longer qualify or are otherwise currently uninsured, Pathways could help you get the health care you need. To be eligible for Pathways, you must:

  • Be a Georgia resident
  • Be a U.S. citizen or legally residing non-citizen
  • Have a household income of up to 100% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). For example, in 2024, this equals:
    • $15,060 per year or $1,255 on average per month for one person
    • $25,820 per year or $2,151 on average per month for a family of three
  • Be between 19 and 64 years of age
  • Prove that you are doing at least 80 hours of qualifying activities per month
    • Full-time enrollment at KSU (of 12 credit hours per semester) satisfies this requirement
  • Not qualify for any other type of Medicaid
  • Not be incarcerated

Qualifying Events for Pathways Program

Students enrolled full-time in public and private universities and technical colleges are qualified for Georgia Pathways.

Verification documentation may include:

  • Official course enrollment for the current semester from the Office of the Registrar.
  • Copy of class schedule for the current semester.
  • Enrollment status through an interface (if available and if the student has consented to have their enrollment information shared with the Department of Human Services).

For more information on qualifying events, visit https://pathways.georgia.gov/qualifying-activities

Apply online at gateway.ga.gov. Need additional assistance? Make an appointment with CARE Services.