Understanding the Georgia SOURCE Waiver: How Medicaid Can Help Seniors Receive Care at Home
- Agate Home Care
- Mar 9
- 1 min read
Understanding the Georgia SOURCE Waiver: How Medicaid Can Help Seniors Receive Care at Home
Many families across Georgia worry about how they will afford care when a loved one begins needing help at home. Fortunately, programs exist that allow seniors to remain safely in their homes while receiving the assistance they need. One of the most important programs available in Georgia is the SOURCE Waiver.
Understanding how this program works can help families plan ahead and avoid unnecessary moves to nursing facilities.
What Is the SOURCE Waiver?
SOURCE stands for Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment. It is a Georgia Medicaid waiver program designed to help seniors and individuals with disabilities receive support at home instead of moving into a nursing facility.
The program combines primary medical care, case management, and home-based services to ensure individuals can remain safe and independent in their homes