Editorial Team

Managing Your EBT Benefits in Georgia: App Comparisons For Georgia residents utilizing SNAP and other EBT benefits, understanding how to best manage these resources is crucial. Several mobile applications can aid in tracking your EBT balance and transaction history, each offering unique features. Here’s how Propel, ebtEDGE, and ConnectEBT stack up for Georgia SNAP recipients. … Read more

Georgians receiving SSI are scheduled to receive their payments today, deviating from the usual schedule due to the first of the month falling on a Saturday this year. This adjustment in payment timing is pertinent as it allows recipients to access their funds sooner than expected, which is crucial for those relying on these benefits … Read more

August Social Security and Supplementary Payment Update for Georgia Residents This month’s final regular Social Security payment was disbursed Wednesday, August 28, affecting nearly 74 million recipients nationwide. For Georgia residents, this news is significant, as many depend on these payments for their daily living expenses. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients in Georgia can expect … Read more

Georgia Medicaid Cutoffs Impacting Hundreds of Thousands Georgia has terminated the Medicaid coverage of more than 504,000 people primarily due to administrative issues arising from the ongoing Medicaid redetermination process. As the state reviews eligibility following the end of COVID-19 public health emergency rules, many recipients have found themselves dropping off the Medicaid rolls unexpectedly. … Read more

Concerns Grow for Social Security’s Future as Millions in Georgia Depend on Support This month marks the 90th anniversary of the Social Security Act, with 1.9 million Georgians set to receive payments. Social Security provides crucial support to help individuals pay for essential expenses such as housing, utilities, and groceries. In the state, this program … Read more

Medicaid Home Care Workforce Challenges Impacting Georgia Residents Ongoing workforce challenges in Medicaid home care services are affecting over 4.5 million individuals nationwide, including many Georgians. This situation remains a critical concern, as all states, including Georgia, are grappling with shortages of home care workers who deliver essential services. With nearly 70% of home care … Read more