Third-Party Liability

Third-Party Liability/Coordination of Benefits (TPL/COB)

Georgia Medicaid members that have private health insurance coverage may contact their local county Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) to provide any new or updated information concerning their health insurance coverage. Examples of an update to report include a change in your private insurance (new or existing coverage), termination of coverage, or the addition or removal of  a member(s).

You should Download this pdf file. complete the DMA-285 form for any updates or new insurance information that you need to report. Please submit the information by using one of the following methods:

You may contact the TPL/COB Unit at Gainwell Technologies for immediate updates at:  

Phone: 678-564-1162, Press 3
Fax: 770-980-0180
Email: [email protected]

Georgia Department of Community Health
100 Crescent Centre Parkway
Tucker, GA 30084

Or Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Georgia Gateway website: https://gateway.ga.gov/access/
DFCS Contact number: 1-877-423-4746

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