About Personal Home Care Services

STEP 1: Make sure you are eligible

STEP 2:  Gather what you'll need

• Verification of income.
• Verification of assets, such as bank accounts or property.
• Verification of citizenship
• Doctor approval for intermediate nursing home care
• Doctor approval of a care plan

STEP 3: Submit your application 

The Georgia Division of aging services aging services administers EDWP through the area agencies on aging. you can apply for EDWP by calling your area agency on aging (AAA).

• Call the toll-free, state wide number for the area agency on aging at 866-552-4464
• Once connected, an AAA staff member will screen you by asking questions about your situation.
• This Screening will determine eligibility  and urgency of need, which affects you'r placement on the waiting list.

STEP 4: NEXT STEPS

• you will be contacted when your name comes to the top of the waiting list. you will undergo a in-home assessment to determine the level of care you need.
• As part of the assessment, the nurse or care coordinator will work with you and your caregiver to develop a care plan.