Georgia Partnership for Caring

Georgia Partnership for Caring Foundation (GPCF) is a private, non-profit organization comprised of health care providers who donate their time and products to provide non-emergency health care services for Georgia's low-income uninsured persons who are living below the federal poverty level.

Atlanta Gas Light

Energy Assistance

In challenging economic times, there are Georgians who may need assistance in paying their natural gas bills. The non-profit organizations and state and local agencies listed above offer a variety of programs to assist qualified individuals with their natural gas bills.
Natural Gas Education Program

Learn more about what it means to be a natural gas customer in Georgia.

Other helpful programs include:

Senior Citizens Discount Program
Senior citizens who are 65 years of age or older and have a total annual combined household income of $14,355 or less are eligible for up to a $14 monthly discount on their Atlanta Gas Light Company base charge. Natural gas service must also be in the customer's name to be eligible. If you qualify, complete the mail-in application.

Regulated Provider: SCANA Energy
Natural gas marketer SCANA Energy Regulated Division provides natural gas service to low-income households and consumers who have been unable to obtain or maintain natural gas service from another natural gas marketer. Low-income consumers can purchase natural gas at a special rate regulated by the Georgia Public Service Commission. To learn more or to see if you qualify, visit www.scanaenergy.com/en/regulated-division/.

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CarePartners

Care Partners

What is CarePartners?

CarePartners is a program provided by The Medical Center of Central Georgia to people in the community who demonstrate a need for assistance in finding a medical home for healthcare. It is a health partnership designed for adults, 18 and over who do not have access to insurance or Medicaid but have low income. It is similar in benefits to a managed care program yet does not have any monthly premiums.



Who qualifies for CarePartners membership?

Those who meet age, financial, residency, health criteria and present a valid U.S. Social Security Card.



How much will it cost?

Co-pays are required for services but are based upon a sliding scale. The sliding scale is based upon Federal Poverty Guidelines.



What services can I receive?

You will be able to get medical services that are medically necessary and are normally provided at The Medical Center of Central Georgia. These include office visits with a nurse practitioner or doctor, immunizations such as flu and pneumonia shots, radiology and lab services, hospital stays and health education. You may also receive assistance with prescription medications if you have no other prescription plan.



How is CarePartners different from the “clinic card”?

Clinic cards will no longer be issued or used. Members will be issued a membership card required at each point of service. It will have a barcode which will be scanned at the time of service to identify you and your plan. When elective surgeries or procedures are ordered, a pre-certification for medical necessity will be conducted to ensure that members receive the quality and type of services that are needed.



How is CarePartners different from insurance coverage?

CarePartners membership is different from insurance in that it only applies to services provided by The Medical Center of Central Georgia and no premiums are paid by the member. Co-pays for services are determined using the federal poverty guidelines. In addition, a partnership is expected between the Medical Center of Central Georgia and the member. Member responsibilities are described in a Code of Conduct.

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