{"id":2142,"date":"2025-09-26T12:54:23","date_gmt":"2025-09-26T12:54:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/caresify.com\/location\/?page_id=2142"},"modified":"2025-09-28T06:25:09","modified_gmt":"2025-09-28T06:25:09","slug":"now-comp-caresify-georgia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/caresify.com\/location\/atlanta\/now-comp-caresify-georgia\/","title":{"rendered":"NOW\/COMP \u2013 Caresify Georgia"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At <strong>Caresify Georgia<\/strong>, we proudly participate in the <strong>NOW (New Options Waiver)<\/strong> and <strong>COMP (Comprehensive Supports Waiver)<\/strong> programs\u2014two Georgia Medicaid waiver programs designed to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). 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Consultation:<\/strong> Specialized services for individuals with behavioral challenges.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transportation:<\/strong> To access employment, medical appointments, and community activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;54px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Who is Eligible?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To qualify for NOW\/COMP in Georgia, individuals must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be <strong>Medicaid eligible<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Be diagnosed with an <strong>intellectual or developmental disability<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Require support services to live independently or avoid institutional placement.<\/li>\n<li>Meet Georgia\u2019s criteria for waiver services through the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;54px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Who is Eligible?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Trusted Medicaid Provider:<\/strong> Approved to deliver NOW\/COMP services in Georgia.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Individualized Care:<\/strong> Every care plan is customized to the participant\u2019s goals, strengths, and needs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dignity-Centered Approach:<\/strong> Caregivers and staff trained to honor privacy, respect, and choice.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Circle of Care Model:<\/strong> We collaborate with families, providers, and DBHDD to ensure seamless coordination.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Focus on Independence:<\/strong> Beyond care, we empower individuals to thrive in their communities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Getting Started with NOW\/COMP &amp; Caresify<\/h3>\n<ol style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li><strong>Assessment:<\/strong> Contact your local DBHDD regional office for a NOW\/COMP eligibility screening.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Approval:<\/strong> If approved, you may select <strong>Caresify Georgia<\/strong> as your provider.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Care Plan:<\/strong> We work with participants, families, and case managers to build a tailored service plan.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Start Services:<\/strong> Dedicated caregivers and specialists begin providing support at home and in the community.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Contact Us<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you or a loved one may qualify for NOW\/COMP, <strong>Caresify Georgia<\/strong> is here to help guide you through the process.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udcde <strong>Call Us:<\/strong> (888) 799-5007<br \/>\n\ud83c\udf10 <strong>Visit:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.caresify.com\/\">www.caresify.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udccd Serving individuals and families across <strong>Georgia<\/strong> with a commitment to empowerment, dignity, and compassion.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 With Caresify Georgia, NOW\/COMP is more than a program\u2014it\u2019s a pathway to independence and community life.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;] At Caresify Georgia, we proudly participate in the NOW (New Options Waiver) and COMP (Comprehensive Supports Waiver) programs\u2014two Georgia Medicaid waiver programs designed to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). 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