1. Make Sure You’re Eligible

    SOURCE is only available in certain areas of the state. You must be a resident of a county served by this program.

    To qualify, you must meet Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Medicaid eligibility criteria and:

    • Be 65 or older or, if younger than 65, meet certain disability requirements
    • Require a nursing home level of care

  2. Gather What You'll Need

    • Verification of income
    • Verification of assets, such as bank accounts or property
    • Verification of citizenship

  3. Submit Your Application

    To apply for SOURCE, you must call the number listed for the provider serving your county. Once connected, a staff member will screen you by asking questions about your situation.

    Find your SOURCE provider on the Georgia Department of Human Services website.

  4. Next Steps

    If you are approved, you will be assessed by a SOURCE staff member to identify your needs. Based on this assessment, a plan of care will be developed to assist you with appropriate services.

     

    Last updated April 2026