All applications submitted through cashassistance.gateway.ga.gov will be processed as quickly as possible during this unprecedented period. If you submit your application with as much information filled out as possible, it will be processed more quickly.

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.

Check your eligibility at gateway.ga.gov by visiting the “Check My Benefits – Case Selection” tab. Your eligibility, and that of anybody living in your household, will be clearly indicated.

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 

do********@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:-

• • File an application at your local County Assistance Office; or
  • Download an application form from the Web (below) and return it to your local County Assistance Office:
    • • Application for cash assistance, SNAP and Medical Assistance Benefits (English version).
      • Solicitud para recibir beneficios (Version Espanola).

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