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Blog (February 2021)
Month: February 2021
Legislative Update: Week 6
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In this week’s update:
- Action alerts on childhood lead exposure and prior authorization bills
- Legislation on housing and Medicaid expansion!
- Advocacy events this week: housing & Asian Americans
- GHF’s got you covered this session!
Legislative Update: Week 5
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In this week’s update:
- Vote expected tomorrow on bill to reduce the number of uninsured children in Georgia
- Legislation on telehealth, prescription drug savings, tobacco and vaping education, and more!
- Governor’s partial Medicaid expansion plan hits roadblock
- Advocacy events for your calendar
- GHF’s got you covered this session!
Legislative Update: Week 4
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In this week’s update:
- Take action to reduce the number of uninsured children in Georgia
- Legislation on vaccine administration, lead poisoning in children, prior authorization, and a Medicaid public option!
- Advocacy events for your calendar
- GHF’s got you covered this session!
Legislative update: Week 3
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In this week’s update:
- Georgia House approves changes to the current state budget
- Take action to preserve coverage & access to care for Georgians with HIV/AIDS
- Legislation on kids’ and pregnancy Medicaid, mental health, Georgia’s all payer claims database, lead poisoning in children, and more!
- Advocacy events for your calendar
- GHF’s got you covered this session!
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