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Steps To Success

Important: Some rules apply. You need to be a member of Peach State  Health Plan (PSHP) to be eligible for Value Added Benefits (VABs). PSHP doesn’t cover reimbursement fees for VABs. Processing may take up to  30 business days.

We believe in transforming the health of the community, one person at a time. We support education!

The Steps to Success program offer:

  • academic support
  • education resources
  • help with overcoming academic barriers  

To get this Value Added Benefits (VABs), please complete the form below. A legal guardian must complete the form on behalf of the member under the age of 18.  The GED Digital packet will only be  approved and distributed once. If you have received a GED packet before; unfortunately, you do not qualify. If you do not meet criteria, you will be contacted.

GED Benefit (Digital Packet)

Active members 16 and older must be registered or have completed at  least 40 hours of prep course work at a state-approved adult education  center; and completed the GED ready test. Once proof is submitted, the member can receive: 

  • Free GED Testing
  • Annual GED Testing Packet
  • Test Preparation Resources
  • Voucher to cover four required tests

Approximate value of benefit is $210 per member.

Qualification Requirement:

  • Must be ages 16 and older.
  • Must not currently be enrolled in high school or received a high school equivalency certificate or diploma. 
  • Must not have received a GED packet before from PSHP.
  • Must provide proof of registration or have completed at least 40  hours of prep course work at a state-approved adult education  center; and completed the GED ready test. 
  • Member must present the packet within the current benefit year (July 1st, 2024, through June 30th, 2025).
  • Must have a valid state ID

EDUCATIONAL & JOB TRAINING SCHOLARSHIPS

Eligible members interested in attending a two (2) year or four (4) year college, vocational, or technical school this fall semester can apply for an educational scholarship. A $10,000 scholarship will be awarded to selected members ages 18 and older.

Qualification Requirement:

  • Must be an eligible Peach State Health Plan member ages 18 and up
  • Must submit proof of being a full-time student at a two-year or four-year college, vocational, or technical school acceptance letter for Fall Semester 2024; prior to payment being issued.
  • Limited to one Peach State Health Plan applicant per household.

Winners will be announced in July 2024. 


COLLEGE BOUND DORM ROOM SUPPLIES

Our College-Bound Dorm Room Supplies Scholarships award incoming college freshman a gift card to purchase dorm room supplies.

Qualifications Requirement:

  • Must be 18 years of age and up at time of enrollment
  • Must be a graduating high school senior with proof of acceptance to attend college
  • Limited to one Peach State Health Plan applicant per household.

Winners will be announced July 2024.


STEPS TO SUCCESS FORM

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You must have a current Medicaid ID to register. If you do not know your Medicaid ID number; please call Member Services to register at 1-800-704-1484.

If you need assistance filling out this form, please call Member Services at 1-800-704-1484 ; TTY/TDD 1-800-255-0056