Georgia Reimbursement Programs for ASTs

(i.e., HCBS Elderly and/or Physically Disabled Adult Waivers) 

GA Elderly & Disabled (for older individuals ages 65 yrs - no max age, and physically disabled (PD) individuals ages 0-64) 

Types of Technology Reimbursed/Definition (i.e., Personal Emergency Response System (PERS), Medication Dispensing, Home Telehealth, Remote Monitoring, etc.) 

PERS Service: The Emergency Response Services (ERS) system monitors member’s safety and provides members access to emergency intervention for a medical or environmental crisis. The electronic communication between the member and a central monitoring station provides services seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day, to socially-isolated and geographically-isolated enrolled members. The ERS system is connected to the member’s telephone and programmed to signal a response once activated from a device that is worn or attached to the member.  ERS home units, which are installed by a licensed Low Voltage Contractor, are programmed to dial a toll-free number to access the central monitoring station. Monthly testing is provided by the ERS Provider to detect any malfunction with the system and to ensure that the member is able to use the system properly. Members have access to a toll-free number to contact customer service or to report repairs. In the event of power failure in the home, the home unit has a battery back-up to provide a minimum of twelve hours operation of the ERS unit. Hearing impaired members are provided TDD/TTY service and members whose language is other than English are given access to an interpreter. In the event of hospitalization, the ERS system remains in the member’s home and services are covered for up to sixty-two days to avoid additional installation cost.  

Reimbursement Rates  

PERS Service: $31.53/month or $7.88/week   

PERS Installation: $94.60/unit