“Frankly, the documents themselves, just the way the work incentive is framed, and the direction that the federal government is pushing states, indicate that this work requirement will be mandatory,…
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What You Need to Know About 1332 Waivers & Georgia’s Health Insurance Marketplace
February 25, 2019
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Jun 21, 2019
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Did you know? Nearly one in ten Georgia children ages 2 to 17 years have one or more diagnosed emotional, behavioral,
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Get to know #SBIRT! SBIRT stands for Screening, Brief Intervention, & Referral of Treatment. It’s a tool used to identify individuals who use alcohol and other drugs at harmful levels and guide follow-up counseling and treatment.
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2019 Policy Priorities
Learn more about Georgians for a Healthy Future’s 2019 Policy Priorities.
How To Get Your Money's Worth From Your Health Insurance
Once you've signed up for health insurance, it's important you understand how to use it! This video explains how to select a doctor, access preventive services, and budget for future health costs.
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Sherry Ward
At 77 years old, Sherry Ward uses her Medicaid waiver to get the transportation she needs to get to the pharmacy to pick up her medications, doctors appointments, and RossWoods, an adult day center. Medicaid also helps Sherry pay for her seven different medications.
"I couldn't make it if I didn't have [Medicaid]. There would be no way."Blog
Georgians for a Healthy Future regularly hosts graduate students who work with GHF staff to…
In late 2018, Georgians for a Healthy Future was awarded a General Operating Support grant…
The 2019 Georgia legislative session is over but we are not finished! Yesterday was Sine…