Georgia s Medicaid waiver programs provide additional services for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities beyond standard Medicaid coverage. For Savannah-area families, here is how to navigate the process.

Available Waivers

• NOW/COMP Waivers: The New Options Waiver (NOW) and Comprehensive Supports Waiver (COMP) provide community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Katie Beckett/Deeming Waiver: Allows children with significant disabilities to qualify for Medicaid based on the child s income rather than the family s

How to Apply

Contact the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) to request a waiver application. You will need diagnostic documentation, functional assessments, and financial information. Wait lists exist, so apply as early as possible.

While You Wait

Standard Medicaid and private insurance cover ABA therapy in Georgia. Treetop ABA Therapy can help verify your insurance coverage and start services. Contact us for help in the Savannah area.