The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) and Georgia Public Library Service (GPLS) are partnering to provide free self-service benefits kiosks at Georgia public libraries.  The Chattooga County Library in Summerville is one of the participating libraries in the new program that allows the public to access the state’s eligibility system – Georgia Gateway.

Users will be able to renew or change benefits from programs like Medicaid, Peach Care for Kids, WIC and SNAP programs.  The self-service kiosks will reduce wait times and provide access at the point of need, helping benefits-eligible Georgians to maintain their own and their family’s coverage.

In addition to multiplying the number of locations where benefits applications and renewals can be completed, DHS and GPLS hope kiosk users will learn about the other many free library services.

Initial funding for this program was provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service.