Diabetes Association of Atlanta, Inc
Diabetes Association of Atlanta, Inc.
The Medical Assistance Program (MAP) is one of the few programs in the metropolitan Atlanta area that offers assistance to people who are unable to afford the high cost of diabetes health care. The goal of MAP is to provide people the opportunity to take better care of themselves by offering them the education and medical supplies they need to stay healthy. Certain requirements must be meet for a person to enroll in this program. Clients must qualify financially with a household income at or below poverty level as defined by the US Department of Health and Human Services. Clients cannot receive third party reimbursement or Medicaid and they must live within the thirteen county service area around metropolitan Atlanta to be eligible for the program. The agency provides assistance on an emergency basis for one month and clients may qualify for up six months of assistance on MAP.
For those participating in the expanded six month Medical Assistance Program, enrollment into the agency's diabetes self-management education program is a requirement. An initial assessment is conducted prior to beginning the education class. This assessment aids the educators in determining the client's learning needs and current management skills. Upon successful completion of the education program, the client receives assistance with diabetes supplies, including a glucose monitor with testing strips, insulin, and syringes. Follow-up monitoring and evaluations are conducted by the agency staff throughout a twelve-month period in an effort to help clients achieve consistent positive blood sugar controls.
The Diabetes Association of Atlanta, Inc. receives referrals through collaboration with many groups, such as area county health departments, social workers, low cost clinics, private physician practices, and United Way 211.
Diabetes Association of Atlanta
100 Edgewood Avenue NE
Suite 1004
Atlanta, Georgia 30303-3067
diabetes@diabetesatlanta.org
