Georgia Disability Resources
If you just got hurt on the job, received a diagnosis, or need to understand what Georgia offers for people with disabilities, this page covers the major programs and how to access them.
Workers' Compensation
The Georgia State Board of Workers' Compensation handles claims.
What to do if you're hurt at work:- Report the injury to your employer immediately.
- Your employer selects the treating physician from a posted panel of at least six doctors.
- File a claim if benefits are not provided.
- Notify your employer within 30 days.
- File a formal claim within 1 year of the injury (2 years if benefits were paid).
- Employers with 3+ employees must carry workers' compensation insurance.
- Benefits include medical treatment, temporary total/partial disability, and permanent partial disability.
- Temporary total disability pays 66 2/3% of average weekly wage.
- Maximum 400 weeks for most benefits.
- Phone: 404-656-3875 / 1-800-533-0682
- Web: sbwc.georgia.gov
State Disability Programs
Georgia does not have a state disability insurance program. Apply through federal SSDI/SSI.
Medicaid
Georgia Medicaid is administered by the Department of Community Health (DCH).
Key programs:- Medicaid for people with disabilities
- Home and Community-Based Services waivers
- Katie Beckett program for children with disabilities
- Online at gateway.ga.gov
- By phone: 1-877-423-4746
- Web: medicaid.georgia.gov
Vocational Rehabilitation
The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency (GVRA) helps people with disabilities find employment.
Contact:- Phone: 404-232-3910
- Web: gvs.georgia.gov
Disability Rights
Georgia Advocacy Office (GAO) is the state's federally designated Protection and Advocacy organization. Contact:- Phone: 404-885-1234 / 1-800-537-2329
- Web: thegao.org
Veterans Services
The Georgia Department of Veterans Service provides state-level assistance.
Contact:- Phone: 404-656-2300
- Web: veterans.georgia.gov
State Employment Protections
Georgia does not have a comprehensive state law prohibiting disability discrimination in private employment beyond the ADA. State employees are covered under state equal employment opportunity policies.
Where to file a complaint:- EEOC: 1-800-669-4000
- Georgia Commission on Equal Opportunity: 404-656-1736
Key Contacts
| Agency | Phone | Website | |--------|-------|---------| | Board of Workers' Compensation | 1-800-533-0682 | sbwc.georgia.gov | | Medicaid (DCH) | 1-877-423-4746 | medicaid.georgia.gov | | Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation | 404-232-3910 | gvs.georgia.gov | | Georgia Advocacy Office | 1-800-537-2329 | thegao.org | | Dept. of Veterans Service | 404-656-2300 | veterans.georgia.gov | | Social Security Administration | 1-800-772-1213 | ssa.gov |