Additional Services

As a CareSource member, you get extra benefits. These are for Georgia Families®, Georgia Pathways to CoverageTM, or PeachCare for Kids®, unless stated.

Dental Care

For Georgia Families® members under age 21 (per yearly limits):

Preventive care:

  • Two exams, routine x-rays and cleanings (once every six months)
  • Tooth sealants (protective coatings on molar teeth)
  • Fluoride treatment
  • Space maintainers for adult teeth (after early removal of baby teeth)
  • Two tobacco or substance use sessions from your dentist.

Basic care:

  • Fillings
  • Prefabricated (special crowns)
  • Dental extractions (tooth taken out)
  • Root canal treatments
  • Periodontal (gum) care and gum maintenance.

Major care:

  • Dentures/partials
  • Permanent custom crowns on root canal treated first molar teeth.
  • Oral Surgery
  • Sedation and general anesthesia

Orthodontic care:

  • Medically necessary full braces for teens up to age 20.
  • Medical necessary individual areas braces or braces for children age 12 and under.

For Georgia Families members age 21 and older:

  • Limited exams, tooth removed, and some other oral surgery with sedation/anesthesia.
  • Two routine exams and cleanings (one every six months)
  • Two tobacco or substance use counseling sessions from your dentist. $700 that can be used towards:
    • Fillings
    • Periodontal (gum) care
    • Dentures and Partials
    • Root canals on front and premolar (side) teeth
    • Some types of dental crowns (full tooth covering)

Pregnant Women in the Georgia Families and Right from the Start Medical Assistance Group, (RSM) get the benefits above and more:

  • Extra gum care and surgery
  • Expanded benefits include the above per age category (some code limitations apply)

A PA (prior authorization) is needed for:

  • Root canal
  • Periodontal (gum care)
  • Partial and dentures
  • Some oral surgery
  • Orthodontics (Only under age 21)
  • General anesthesia and hospital cases
  • Some increased service quantities

All Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT) non-covered service requests.

Eye Care

A yearly eye exam and $75 towards glasses or contact lenses for adults is covered.

A PA is needed, but not limited to:

  • Contacts
  • Vision surgery

myStrengthSM

Take charge of your mental health with myStrength. It offers support to help improve your mood, mind, body and spirit. You can find it online or the mobile app. This is at no cost to you. Visit bh.mystrength.com/caresource.

Over-the-Counter (OTC) Items

You can get many OTC drugs at no cost to you. You will need a written prescription. This can be:

  • Allergy medicine
  • Antacids
  • First aid cream
  • Lancets and pen needles
  • Multivitamins
  • Nicotine gum and patches

The list is at CareSource.com/Georgia. Find My Prescriptions link under Member Tools & Resources. You can also call us. This list can change.

Mom and Baby

Breast Pump

Lactation services are covered. You can also get a breast pump at no cost to you. Ameda Direct and Aeroflow offer online tips and a specialist for you. They also have many breast pumps to choose from. To learn more:

New Baby Welcome Gift

To welcome your new baby, CareSource will send you a gift of baby items. You will be sent this if you are part of Care Management and have gone to prenatal and postpartum visits.

Youth Programs

CareSource partners with groups across the state to offer programs for kids.

  • Boys & Girls Club®: $65 towards the fee for Boys and Girls Clubs in Georgia is covered.
  • Girl Scouts® : Girl Scout fees are covered in grades K through 8 and adults.

To sign up for these groups, go to your local club or on their websites. You will need your CareSource member ID. You will also need the member’s first and last name and date of birth. Some groups have even more discounts. Ask what is included when you sign up.

YMCA®

Memberships are covered at many YMCAs throughout the state. Request a YMCA Voucher at YMCAvoucher@CareSource.com. At participating YMCAs only.

These offers may not be available in all parts of Georgia. Some may be based on eligibility. Please call 1-855-202-0729 to learn more.

Care Support

Care Management

Care Management helps you learn about your health and how to better work with your health issues. When you are part of care management, you can get:

  • A free blood pressure monitor if you have high blood pressure
  • A free full bedding set for kids with asthma

Learn more.

Life Goals

CareSource Life Services®

We offer support for your life goals. We can help you with food, housing, education, and finances. CareSource JobConnect helps you gain new skills and find a job. Learn more.

Lifeline

You can get a free smartphone. It has unlimited minutes and text, and 14.5 GB of data! Sign up at mybenefitphone.com or call 888-224-3213. 

CareSource Care Days

Look for invites to our CareSource Care Days for well-checks and health events. You could earn a gift card. 

Rewards for Wellness

CareSource MyKids

By seeing the doctor for well checks, your child can earn up to $450 through CareSource MyKids. Your child can take part starting as a newborn through 17 years old. Learn more. This program is not part of Georgia Pathways to Coverage™.

MyHealth Rewards

Adults ages 18 and older can earn up to $360 in the MyHealth program. By doing wellness activities, you can earn rewards. You can get gift cards to many retailers like Old Navy®, TJ Maxx®, and Sephora®. Learn more.

Easy Ways to Care

Sometimes you need medical care, but don’t know the best place to go. CareSource make it easy to get care for common health needs. See where to get care.

CareSource24® Nurse Advice Line

Call CareSource24, our Nurse Advice Line to speak with a registered nurse 24/7/365. The number is on your member ID card.

Telehealth

Telehealth is an easy way to get care. Instead of going into an office for your visit, you can use your phone or computer. There is no cost to you. Learn more.

Transportation

You can get free rides to and from your health care visits. We also offer free rides to food pantries, grocery stores for curbside pickup, or other food distribution sites. You can also get a free ride to the pharmacy. This does not apply to Georgia Pathways to Coverage™ Members over the age of 21. Learn more.

Resources

My CareSource® Member Portal

My CareSource is an online account where you can learn about your benefits. You can also see records and make changes to your care. My CareSource accounts can be linked to show health care for family members.

CareSource Mobile App

Take your CareSource plan on the go with the CareSource mobile app. The app lets you get to your My CareSource account from your mobile device. This is for both iPhone and Android phones. Get it free through the App Store® or Google Play®.

Member Services: 1-855-202-0729 (TTY: 1-800-255-0056 or 711), Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.