Georgia Medicaid is checking to make sure its members really live in the state. The Department of Community Health (DCH) has launched a review to find people who might be getting Medicaid benefits in more than one state. Letters have been sent to some members during April and May 2025, asking them to confirm their Georgia residency. This effort is part of a wider investigation by the DCH's Office of Inspector General.
As part of Georgia’s Medicaid residency review, some members may receive email surveys from investigators Mary Marks, Jeffrey Rozier, Ukeyra Epps, or LaKeta Finley. These emails will come from official dch.ga.gov addresses. However, fraudulent emails may still appear. As the Department of Community Health advises: “Protect yourself from scams! Please verify that the e-mail address listed above for each investigator matches the e-mail address that you have received the e-mail survey from.”
Georgia Medicaid members who receive a residency verification notice should respond quickly to keep their benefits active. The notices, often sent by HMS—the state’s official contractor—require members to confirm they live in Georgia. Delaying or ignoring the request could lead to a loss of coverage. As officials warn, this is a serious issue that could impact healthcare access for those who need it most.
Georgia dwellers can head over to dch.georgia.gov for the full scoop on the verification process.
