People who are diagnosed with a disability before the age of 22 and need help with daily living may be eligible for special Medicaid programs that pay for in-home care as well as group home care. These programs are called "Medicaid Waivers."

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The Medicaid Waivers for people with Developmental Disabilities in Georgia are the New Options Waiver (NOW) and Comprehensive Supports Waiver Program (COMP).

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The COMP waiver is for people who need 24/7 care and need a full range of out-of-home services or intensive in-home services to live in the community. 

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The NOW waiver is provide supports for people who do not need 24 hour care. It is designed for people who live with family members or in their own home.

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Read more about the waivers here: www.thegao.org/latest-news/community-options/

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If you live in Newton are interested in a waiver, you can contact the independent agency InCommunity to discuss your options. You can also apply for a waiver on your own using the steps listed here: www.georgia.gov/apply-new-option-waiver-program-now-and-comprehensive-support-waiver-program-comp.

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InCommunity/Georgia Community Support and Solutions 
Phone: (404) 634-4222     www.incommunityga.org
Serves: Dekalb, Fulton, Gwinnett, Newton, Rockdale, and more

Community based non-profit organization that provides services to people with developmental disabilities, as well as support to their families. 

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Rockdale Cares
875 Davis Drive, Conyers, GA 30094     (770) 922-7272      www.rockdalecares.org

Community based non-profit organization that provides services to people with developmental disabilities, as well as support to their families. 

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Georgia Advocacy
Phone: (404) 885-1234
Web: www.thegao.org

Public information and education, advocacy, information and referrals for people with disabilities. Investigation of allegations of abuse, neglect, or violations of rights of people with disabilities.

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Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities
Phone: (404) 657-2126
Web: www.gcdd.org

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Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Web: www.dbhdd.georgia.gov