New benefits will provide thousands of families with increased access
to resources that will improve overall health and wellbeing
ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Amerigroup Community Care in Georgia today announced that it is adding
additional benefits to help support its families with children at no
cost. The new benefits include free baby food, tutoring programs and
Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) preparation assistance and are part of
Amerigroup’s mission to improve lives and communities. These new
benefits become available July 1, and have been chosen to address
diverse needs that impact families with children.
“Amerigroup is deeply committed to improving the lives of Georgia’s
families and communities,” said Mel Lindsey, Amerigroup Georgia’s health
plan president. “As a leader in coordinating Medicaid services across
our State, we understand the needs of Georgia’s youth and families,
including the extra support they need to achieve healthy living and
academic success.”
Amerigroup families with babies will be eligible to receive free baby
food when the 6-month infant check-up is completed. New benefits aimed
at helping families with school-aged youth break down barriers that can
hinder academic success include a tutoring program for eligible members
in 7th grade, and a SAT® guide for eligible members in 11th & 12th grade.
These new value added benefits are being offered in addition to the
broad portfolio of benefits Amerigroup Georgia currently offers its
consumers, such as free dental cleanings, eye exams, weight management,
pest control and bedding for asthma programs and more. Access to
benefits is based on eligibility.
To learn more about Amerigroup Georgia and its plan benefits, visit https://www.myamerigroup.com/ga.
To learn more about enrolling in Amerigroup Georgia and the state’s
enrollment anniversary period, which begins June 1 and runs until June
30, contact Georgia Families or visit: https://www.georgia-families.com/GASelfService/en_US/home.htm.
ABOUT AMERIGROUP COMMUNITY CARE IN GEORGIA
Amerigroup Community Care in Georgia helps improve health care access
and quality for more than 380,000 low-income Georgians by developing
innovative care management programs and services. Members are assured
care that is not only accessible, but also accountable, comprehensive,
integrated and patient-centered. Amerigroup Georgia provides ongoing
community relations and outreach to encourage members to become active
participants in their health care. Through health education programs,
members are empowered to choose and sustain a healthy lifestyle. For
more information about Amerigroup Community Care in Georgia, visit www.myamerigroup.com/ga.
Contacts
AMERIGROUP MEDIA CONTACT:
Amanda Stamper
Phone:
859-321-7369
Email: [email protected]
