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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 1 , 2025, through June 30 , 2026).
  • Must have a valid state ID

Goodwill Industries® Work-Ready Scholarships

Build skills that open doors. Looking to start a new career or boost your job skills? As a Peach State Health Plan member, you may qualify for our Work-Ready Scholarship. This is funding that helps cover the cost of job  training and employment certifications through Goodwill Industries. Get career-ready in just a few months and take the next step toward a  brighter future.

What Certification/Programs are covered?

CDL (Class B) Construction Skills
Training
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Forklift Training (Manufacturing & OSHA) 
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)CPR & First Aid(Manufacturing & OSHA)
Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)Customer Service
(NRA) / Technology careers
Hospitality
Child Development AssociateFlooring Certification (CFI)Medical billing
Certified Maintenance (AHLEI)Food Service TrainingPhlebotomy
Clerical Skills And other options based on class availability

Pre-Qualification

Program

Course Times

  • High School Diploma
  • GW Assessment passing

Customer Service (NRA)/Technology careers

6 weeks course

  • Having a high school diploma or GED
  • Passing a drug screen and background check
  • Passing a computer assessment

Child Development Associate

12 weeks course

  • High School Diploma or GED preferred, but not required
  • GW Assessment passing
  • Must pass a background check

CDL (Class B)

6 weeks course

  • High School Diploma or GED preferred, but nor required
  • GW Assessment passing
  • Must pass a background check
  • Proof of negative tuberculosis test within the last year
  • Provide acceptable evidence for required vaccinations

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

5 to 8 weeks course

  • High School Diploma or GED preferred, but not required
  • GW Assessment passing
  • Must pass a background check
  • Proof of negative tuberculosis test within the last year
  • Provide acceptable evidence for required vaccinations

Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)

13-19 weeks course

  • Registration has to be done prior to taking the class.

CPR & First Aid

1 day

  • GW Computer Assessment passing.
  • Ability to read and write at least at fourth-grade level.

Clerical Skills

8 weeks course

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • GW Assessment passing
  • Must pass a background check
  • Proof of negative tuberculosis test within the last year
  • Provide acceptable evidence for required vaccinations

Phlebotomy

6-9 weeks course

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Must pass a background check
  • Passing scores on entrance assessments

Construction Skills Training

4 weeks course

  • Able to pass a drug screen
  • Have a minimum of a fourth grade level

Certified Maintenance (AHLEI)

7 weeks course

  • Must possess a valid driver’s license
  • Able to pass a drug screen
  • Have a minimum of an eighth grade reading and arithmetic level

Forklift Training (Manufacturing & OSHA)

2 to 4 weeks course

  • High School Diploma or GED required

Flooring Certification (CFI)

8 weeks course

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • GW Assessment passing
  • Able to pass a drug screen
  • Have a minimum of eighth grade reading and arithmetic level

Food Service Training

6 weeks course

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • GW Assessment passing
  • Must pass a background check
  • Proof of negative tuberculosis test within the last year

Medical Coding & Billing

12 weeks course

  • High School Diploma or GED required

Hospitality

6 weeks course

 

And other options based on class availability

 

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • GW Assessment passing
Technology

16 weeks course

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • GW Assessment passing
Supply Chain

8 weeks course

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • GW Assessment passing

Contact Center

8 weeks course

Scholarships cover:

  • Tuition ($1,800 to $2,300)
  • Transportation Voucher (maximum of $300)
  • Book Voucher (maximum of $100)

Consider applying for this scholarship if you are or will be:

  • 18 years of age or older at the time of school enrollment.
  • High school diploma or GED. If you don’t have either, we can help  you earn it!
  • Only one person per household can apply.

Before the member submits the application for the scholarship, please make sure to:

  • Select a course that interests you.
  • Review the course requirements to make sure you meet all the qualifications.
  • You must contact your local Goodwill to set up an appointment with a Goodwill representative to talk about the program.
  • Have you completed the Goodwill assessment?
    • If yes, you are ready to apply.
    • If no, please complete all the steps before submitting your application.

The submission deadline for applications is November 1, 2025.

Restrictions:

  • Limit of one (1) Peach State Health Plan applicant per household.
  • One (1) Job certification scholarship per person per lifetime.
  • A limited number of job certification scholarships will be awarded.
  • Once selected, scholarship recipients must provide proof of registration at their Goodwill Industries location before the funds are sent to Goodwill.

Find A Participating Organization

Your voucher can be presented to any participating organizations. To view the list of Participating Organizations, please use the link below.

View All Participating Organizations

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