Step 1: Fill out a paper application or go to the Georgia Gateway website and either log in or create a user ID.
Step 2: If you have completed a paper application, sign and date the application then mail, fax, or drop it off at your local DFCS office.
Step 3: Complete a phone interview when you are scheduled for one. (Pro tip: enter your interview date and time on your phone calendar and set a reminder for yourself.)
Thats it! If you have never received benefits in Georgia before, you will need to wait for a Food Stamp card or TANF Way2Go Detail MasterCard to be mailed to you.
How long does it take to get benefits?
Food Stamps: Up to 30 days
TANF: Up to 45 days
Medicaid: Up to 10 Days for pregnancy Medicaid and up to 90 days for all other Medicaid types
