OneWell Health Care is proud to share that we have received our IDD license in Georgia, and with it, the ability to provide services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through both the New Options Waiver (NOW) and the Comprehensive Supports Waiver (COMP) programs — both overseen by the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD).
Becoming an approved IDD provider in Georgia is not just a business milestone. It is a commitment to the people and families across the state who have waited, advocated, and hoped for more options in their communities. We are ready to meet your needs.
What Are the Georgia NOW and COMP Waiver Programs?
The New Options Waiver — usually called the NOW program — is a Georgia Medicaid waiver. That means it is a special program funded by the government to help people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) get services in their homes and communities instead of in institutions.
People who qualify for the NOW or COMP waiver have the right to choose how they get support and to receive that support in their home and community in Georgia. The goal of these programs is simple: help people with IDD live full, connected, and independent lives.
Both the NOW and COMP programs cover a range of services — from community access and skilled nursing to transportation and daily living support. As an approved provider in Georgia, OneWell can now be part of that support system for families across the state. Families searching for an IDD provider in Georgia often begin their journey during the NOW or COMP waiver process, and we are proud to now be part of that pathway.
Why This License Matters
Becoming an approved provider of the NOW and COMP waivers in Georgia means that OneWell has met the state’s standards for training, safety, and care — and that DBHDD has officially said we are ready to serve individuals with IDD in our communities.
For families, that stamp of approval matters. Finding a trustworthy IDD provider in Georgia can be hard. And while the waitlist for NOW and COMP waiver services remains long — not because of a shortage of providers, but because the state only approves a set number of individuals each year — OneWell is committed to being part of the solution. This is work we already do in other states, and we are ready to bring that same energy and advocacy here to Georgia.
Families deserve an IDD provider in Georgia that communicates clearly, understands long-term support, and treats care as more than a checklist.
OneWell believes that every person deserves support that fits their life. That means building care around what a person loves, what they want to learn, and where they want to go — not just what a checklist says they need.
The NOW and COMP Waiver Services OneWell Now Offers in Georgia
Both waivers cover a range of home and community-based services. Here is a look at what OneWell is now approved to provide to individuals with IDD in Georgia as an IDD provider in Georgia committed to person-centered care:
In-Home Respite
Caring for someone you love is a full-time job. In-home respite gives family caregivers a break by having a trained support person step in for a period of time. The individual with IDD stays home and gets the care they need, while the caregiver gets time to rest and recharge. This service helps families stay strong over the long haul.
Community Living Support
Community living support helps individuals with IDD live as independently as possible in their own homes or family homes. This might include help with daily routines like cooking, personal care, managing a schedule, or staying safe. The goal is to give people the right amount of support — not too much, not too little — so they can live the life they want.
A strong IDD provider in Georgia should support independence without removing choice or flexibility from the individual receiving services.
Community Access
Community access is about more than getting out of the house. It is about belonging. These services help individuals with IDD learn how to use community resources, build social connections, and take part in everyday life outside their home.
For many families searching for an IDD provider in Georgia, meaningful community inclusion is one of the most important parts of support.
For many of the people we serve, the ability to go to a community event, visit a park, or just spend time in a neighborhood coffee shop is not a small thing. It is the kind of experience that makes life feel full.
Skilled Nursing
Some individuals with IDD have medical needs that require a nurse’s help. Skilled nursing services through the NOW and COMP waivers make it possible for those medical needs to be met at home, rather than in a hospital or nursing facility.
As an experienced IDD provider in Georgia, OneWell understands how important it is for nursing support to feel coordinated, consistent, and person-centered.
Our nurses work alongside the rest of the care team to keep individuals healthy, safe, and comfortable in the place they call home.
Transportation
Getting from one place to another can be one of the biggest barriers individuals with IDD face. Waiver-covered transportation helps people get to medical appointments, community activities, work, and other important destinations.
Reliable transportation is something many families look for when choosing an IDD provider in Georgia because it directly affects independence and community access.
When transportation is reliable and built into the care plan, independence becomes more reachable.
Assistive Technology
The right tool can change everything. Assistive technology includes devices and equipment that help individuals with IDD communicate, move around, manage their environment, and live more independently.
An effective IDD provider in Georgia should understand how assistive technology can support long-term independence and daily confidence.
This might be a communication device, adaptive equipment for the home, or technology that helps someone manage their daily routine. Through the NOW and COMP waivers, assistive technology can be assessed, obtained, and supported as part of a person’s overall care plan.
Who Can Access NOW and COMP Waiver Services Through OneWell?
The NOW and COMP waivers are for individuals in Georgia who have been diagnosed with an intellectual or developmental disability and are enrolled in Georgia Medicaid. Most individuals who are approved are adults or young adults — the process can take a long time, and many people reach age 18 or older before their name comes up. If you are not sure whether your family member qualifies or where they are in the process, a great first step is to contact DBHDD directly.
If your loved one is already on the NOW or COMP waiver and looking for an IDD provider in Georgia, OneWell is now ready to serve you. We would love to talk about what support looks like for your family.
Choosing the right IDD provider in Georgia can shape how services feel day to day, especially over the long term.
What Makes OneWell Different
There are many options when searching for an IDD provider in Georgia. So why OneWell?
We started OneWell with a straightforward belief: every person — no matter their diagnosis, their background, or their zip code — deserves care that sees them as a whole human being. That belief does not change when we cross a state line or add a new license.
We believe an IDD provider in Georgia should offer more than basic services. Families deserve support that adapts to real life, communicates clearly, and evolves alongside the individual receiving care.
OneWell is not new to IDD services — we have been providing home and community-based support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across the country for years. We know this population. We understand the waivers, the systems, the challenges families face, and what it takes to provide truly person-centered care. Bringing that experience to Georgia is something we are genuinely excited about. We are not starting from scratch — we are expanding a mission that has already made a difference in the lives of thousands of individuals with IDD nationwide, and we are ready to do the same here.
We also know that navigating IDD services in Georgia can feel complicated and overwhelming for families. Our goal is to make that simpler. We will work with you to understand the NOW and COMP waivers, figure out which services make sense, and build a plan that fits real life — not just a policy manual. Our team is built around people who genuinely care, and we invest in training, communication, and relationships every step of the way. We came to Georgia because we believe families here deserve more, and we are committed to changing the face of IDD services in this state as an IDD provider in Georgia focused on long-term impact.
A New Chapter for IDD Care in Georgia
Receiving our IDD license in Georgia is the beginning, not the end. Our team is actively building our Georgia presence and reaching out to families who are ready for a provider that brings care, consistency, and real commitment to the people they serve.
If you have a family member with an intellectual or developmental disability in Georgia — or if you are a caregiver, case manager, or advocate looking for an in-home provider who does things differently — we want to hear from you.
Visit onewell.org/georgia to learn more about our Georgia services, or reach out to our team directly. We are here, we are licensed, and we are ready to help as an IDD provider in Georgia committed to person-centered support.