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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

If you’re a Peach State Health Plan member and want to attend a two-year or four-year college, vocational, or technical school this fall, you can apply for a scholarship. Selected members will receive $10,000.

Who Can Apply:

  • Must be a Peach State Health Plan member, 18 years or older.
  • Must show proof of being a full-time student at a two-year or  four-year college, vocational, or technical school. This includes an acceptance letter for Fall Semester 2024 (proof required before payment).
  • Only one person per household can apply.

When Will Winners Be Announced?

  • Winners will be announced in July 2025.

COLLEGE BOUND DORM ROOM SUPPLIES

If you’re heading to college as a freshman, you can apply for a gift card to help buy dorm room supplies.

Who Can Apply:

  • Must be 18 years old or older at the time of enrollment.
  • Must be a graduating high school senior with proof of college acceptance.
  • Only one person per household can apply.

When Will Winners Be Announced?

  • Winners will be announced in July 2025.

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