Find out if your child qualifies for PeachCare for Kids in Georgia
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For a household of 3, the PeachCare for Kids income limit for a child under 19 in Georgia is $5,737 a month ($68,846 a year), which is 252% of the federal poverty level.
PeachCare for Kids is the name of the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) in Georgia. This is an estimate based on income only. States can apply other rules, such as immigration status, and the Medicaid agency makes the final decision.
Georgia PeachCare for Kids®
PeachCare for Kids® provides comprehensive health care to uninsured children through the age of 18 whose family’s income is too high to qualify for Medicaid but is less than 252% of the federal poverty level.
Services covered include but not limited to,
- Sick visits
- Preventative services
- Specialist care
- Dental care
- Vision care-screenings and glasses
- Hospitalization
- Emergency room services
- Prescription medications
- Mental healthcare
What is the income limit for PeachCare in Georgia?
PeachCare for Kids® serves working families whose income is at or below 252% of the federal poverty level. For a family of three, that’s about $5,737 per month.
| Household Size | 252% Income Limit |
|---|---|
| 1 | $3,352 |
| 2 | $4,544 |
| 3 | $5,737 |
| 4 | $6,930 |
| 5 | $8,123 |
| 6 | $9,316 |
| 7 | $10,508 |
| 8 | $11,701 |
There is no cost to families for children under age 6, children in foster care, or American Indian/Alaska Native children, according to the Georgia Department of Community Health.1 For children ages 6 or older, a co-payment may be required for some medical services.
Starting at age 6, premiums are $11 to $36 per child and a maximum of $72 for two or more children living in the same household.
Georgia Division of Family and Children Services
PeachCare for Kids®
(877) 427-3224
Footnotes
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Georgia Department of Community Health, PeachCare for Kids® Program Benefits and Cost. There are no premiums or co-payments charged for children that are under six years old, children in foster care, American Indians and Alaskan Natives. ↩
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- Ada Hu