Basic Considerations

The A/R must live or intend to live in Georgia indefinitely.

There is no specific durational requirement but the A/R may not be in Georgia for a visit.

The A/R does not have to live in Georgia on the first day of the month or live in Georgia for any certain number of days during the month in order to be considered a Georgia resident.

An A/R may still be considered a resident of Georgia if s/he is temporarily out of state and intends to return to Georgia once the purpose of the absence has been accomplished. However, if the A/R is receiving Medicaid benefits from another state, s/he is no longer considered a resident of Georgia, and Georgia Medicaid benefits should be terminated until/unless A/R returns.

If the A/R has been out of the country for any period of time, s/he can begin receiving Medicaid benefits immediately upon return if all eligibility criteria are met.

If an A/R receives a Medicaid card in another state for a particular month and applies for Medicaid in Georgia later in the same month, the A/R is considered a Georgia resident that same month if s/he intends to remain in Georgia indefinitely. S/he is potentially eligible for Medicaid in Georgia for that month.

The place of residence need not be a fixed dwelling.