Medicaid Georgia
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Summary
Medicaid Georgia is a dental and medical payer operating in Georgia. Claims route under payer ID GAMEDICAID, with 9 alternate IDs in use across clearinghouses. Through clearinghouses it supports eligibility checks, claim status inquiries, professional claims, institutional claims, and electronic remittance (ERA); ERA enrollment is required and takes several weeks.
At a glance
- Payer ID
GAMEDICAIDAlso seen as 10088, 12K05, 1494, 1499, 77034, CKGA1 and 3 more- Also known as
- Georgia DCH, Georgia Department of Community Health, Georgia Health Partnership, Georgia Medicaid
- Service area
- GA
Clearinghouse transaction setup
Which EDI transactions this payer supports, and how long clearinghouse enrollment typically takes when it is required.
| Transaction | Enrollment | Typical setup |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility checks (270/271) | Not required | Immediate |
| Claim status (276/277) | Required | Several weeks |
| Professional claims (837P) | Required | Several weeks |
| Institutional claims (837I) | Required | Several weeks |
| ERA / remittance (835) | Required | Several weeks |
Common questions
- What is the payer ID for Medicaid Georgia?
- The payer ID for Medicaid Georgia is GAMEDICAID. Alternate IDs seen across clearinghouses include 10088, 12K05, 1494, 1499.
- Does Medicaid Georgia require ERA enrollment?
- Yes. Medicaid Georgia requires a separate ERA (835) enrollment before electronic remittances flow, and setup typically takes several weeks.
- What states does Medicaid Georgia cover?
- Medicaid Georgia operates in GA. Coverage can differ by plan and product line, so confirm the specific plan before you file.
- What types of coverage does Medicaid Georgia offer?
- Medicaid Georgia covers dental and medical.
- Can I submit claims to Medicaid Georgia electronically?
- Yes. Medicaid Georgia is reachable through clearinghouses for eligibility checks, claim status inquiries, professional claims, institutional claims, and electronic remittance. Electronic claims are supported for professional (837P) and institutional (837I).
Compiled from public payer resources and clearinghouse catalogs. Details change often, so confirm with the payer before relying on them. Spot something out of date? Tell us and we will fix it.