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Statewide Independent Living Council of Georgia
More than 7,800 Georgians are waiting for Medicaid waivers that could keep them out of institutional care. Georgia DBHDD
Statewide Independent Living Council of GeorgiaApril 28, 2026

More than 7,800 Georgians are waiting for Medicaid waivers that could keep them out of institutional care.

Georgia DBHDD has proposed restructuring its NOW and COMP waiver planning list into a 3-tier urgency-based system, moving away from a first-come, first-served approach. The proposal still requires final board approval and General Assembly funding before it takes effect. This is what independent living advocacy is about. Source: Georgia Recorder / GCDD – https://georgiarecorder.com/2026/01/02/georgia-agency-proposes-changes-to-waiting-list-for-services-for-people-with-disabilities/ #SILCGA #DisabilityRights #IndependentLiving #DisabilityNews #GeorgiaDisability #GeorgiaMedicaid #HCBS #DBHDD #OlmsteadDecision #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs
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