Cash Assistance Program Login : GA Cash Assistance Login Not Working

Cash Assistance Program Login : GA Cash Assistance Login Not Working

To login into your Cash Assistance Program, go to cashassistance.gateway.ga.gov and enter the card details or you may visit the Cash Assistance Program website or call 1-833-907-0683 for Card Activation.

Governor Brian P. Kemp recently announced that he has dedicated more than $1 billion to the Department of Human Services to provide cash assistance of up to $350 for active enrollees of Medicaid, Peach Care for Kids®, SNAP, and/or TANF at cashassistance.gateway.ga.gov. Georgians who are enrolled in more than one of these programs will only receive one cash assistance payment.

In this extraordinary time, please know that the staff are working diligently to process all applications for benefits at cashassistance.gateway.ga.gov. You can help expedite this process by completing as much of your application as possible before submitting it.

Who is eligible to receive a Cash Assistance program prepaid card? 

You must have been enrolled at cashassistance.gateway.ga.gov and actively receiving Medicaid, Peach Care for Kids®, SNAP, and/or TANF benefits on July 31, 2022, to be eligible.

If you’re not sure if you’re eligible, you can visit gateway.ga.gov and navigate to the “Check My Benefits – Case Selection” page. It will display whether you and/or any household member(s) are eligible or ineligible.

Article Namecashassistance.gateway.ga.gov Activate Card
Cash Assistance Portalcashassistance.gateway.ga.gov
Help Line Number1-877-423-4746
How to Applyhttp://www.compass.state.pa.us/
Activate CardClick Here

When will I receive the prepaid card?

 If you have opted to receive email only or email and U.S. mail communications in Gateway, you will receive your virtual prepaid card by email no later than October 11. The email will come from donotreply@gateway.ga.gov.

If you have opted to receive U.S. mail only communications, you will receive a physical prepaid card in mid-October

How to Apply

You can apply for benefits and renew benefits by using COMPASS, the online resource for cash assistance, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), child care, health care coverage, home heating assistance (LIHEAP), school meals, SelectPlan for Women and long-term living services. You can also:-

If you need help completing the application form or need more information about benefits, trained County Assistance Office staff can help you.

Cash Assistance Program Prepaid Card Activation :-

1. What information is needed to redeem the prepaid card? You will need your client ID and date of birth to redeem your card. If you have more than one eligible person in your household, make sure you use the client ID and date of birth for the person the email was addressed to

2. How do I find my client ID? Your client ID is available in your Gateway account. Once you have logged in, your client ID will be displayed under “My Benefits Summary” in the one-time cash assistance table.

3. What happens if I can’t access the email the prepaid card initially went to, and if I update it in Gateway will the card come to the new email? Yes, please go in and make sure you have the correct email listed in Gateway in the “Notifications” screen

In this extraordinary time, please know that the staff are working diligently to process all applications for benefits. You can help expedite this process by completing as much of your application as possible before submitting it

Use Georgia Gateway to apply online for benefits

Georgia Gateway is the state government’s web portal for accessing assistance programs. When you create an account, you can apply for or renew benefits, upload documents, and report changes to your case.

Use Georgia Gateway if you want to access programs such as:

  • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
  • Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
  • Medical Assistance, such as Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids
  • Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS)
  • Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
  • Refugee Cash Assistance

Georgia Gateway is offered in multiple languages. There is no cost to apply for benefits through Georgia Gateway.

If you have trouble while using Georgia Gateway, please call the Online Services hotline at 1-877-423-4746. If you are deaf or hard of hearing, call GA Relay at 1-800-255-0135.

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Obtain benefit and office hours information at the websites below.

Department of Family & Children Services (DFCS) at https://dfcs.georgia.gov/services

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) at https://dph.georgia.gov/WIC

Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) at http://decal.ga.gov/

Obtain COVID-19 Medical Assistance and PeachCare for Kids information and updates at the websites below.

Medical Assistance renewals: Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) at https://dfcs.georgia.gov/services

PeachCare for Kids renewals and premium waivers: DCH PeachCare for Kids at https://dch.georgia.gov/peachcare-kids

SOLVE (Supporting Onsite Learning for Virtual Education) Scholarship – NEW
Georgia’s program for Supporting Onsite Learning for Virtual Education (SOLVE) provides scholarships for families with students in a Georgia public school system or charter school primarily providing virtual learning. For more information on the payment terms and conditions of the SOLVE Scholarship, visit http://decal.ga.gov/caps/solve.aspx.

If my Cash Assistance ends, what happens to my family’s health care coverage?

Your family may be eligible to receive free or low-cost health care coverage, even if you no longer receive cash assistance. In fact, you and your family automatically remain eligible for Medical Assistance (MA)/Medicaid for at least six months after you start working, no matter how much money you make. Additionally, your children might remain eligible for Medicaid even after you no longer qualify. These programs can help working families:

Medical Assistance(MA)/Medicaid

  • Medicaid, also called Medical Assistance, offers free health care coverage to children and adults.
  • Eligibility is based on your family size and income, and the age of your children.
  • If you are eligible, you do not have to pay any premiums. Some services may have very low co-payments.
  • Benefits may include check-ups, hospital stays, shots, prescriptions, and dental, and vision coverage. Under Medicaid, all medically necessary services for children are covered.

Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

  • CHIP offers free or low-cost health insurance for children under age 19 whose families are not eligible for Medicaid.
  • Benefits include check ups, hospital stays, shots, prescriptions, and dental, vision and hearing services.
  • If you have questions, visit www.chipcoverspakids.com, call 1-800-986-5437 or ask your caseworker for information.