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Georgia’s health care waivers: What each waiver does and their impacts on health insurance eligibility in Georgia
February 14, 2025
2025-2026 Policy Priorities
January 13, 2025
FACT SHEET: Georgia Housing Voucher Program
October 8, 2024
Enrollment Assistance Brochure
September 13, 2024
Protect Your Peach Palmcard
September 13, 2024
FACT SHEET: Georgia’s Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)
August 27, 2024
Summary: Realizing the Promise of Olmstead
July 28, 2024
The Health & Economic Livelihood Partnership (HELP) Act
March 4, 2024
Health Care Unscrambled 2024 Slides
January 12, 2024
2024 Health Care Unscrambled Program
January 12, 2024
Pathways Eligibility Flier – Spanish
November 20, 2023
Income Limits, 2024
November 9, 2023
Behavioral Health Parity*
October 25, 2023
Medicaid unwinding renewals & termination chart
October 20, 2023
Medicaid Renewal Timeline for Members
October 20, 2023
Policy Corner
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: WEEK 7 New Bill to Protect Free Preventive Care (SB 262) Introduced Last week, Senator Halpern introducedSenate Bill 262with the support of six Republican co-sponsors! This bill is crucial to ensure that Georgians can continue accessing life-saving preventive health services without facing financial barriers. Why This Matters Since 2010, most health plans have… MORE >
On January 21, 2025, the Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) announced its intent to submit a Section 1115 Demonstration Waiver Extension Application to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for Georgia Pathways to Coverage® (Georgia Pathways). As part of the waiver extension process, DCH accepted public comments through February 20, 2025. GHF… MORE >
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: WEEK 6 Community Health Worker Certification Bill (HB 291) Updated with Key Revisions The bill to establish a certification process for Community Health Workers (CHWs) has been amended with some key updates.HB 291is now scheduled to be heard today at 1:00 pm in the House Public and Community Health Committee. If passed, the… MORE >
Millions of Georgians Could Face Big Increases in Health Insurance Costs—Here’s What You Need to Know If you or someone you know gets health insurance through the Health Insurance Marketplace, you’ve probably noticed it’s been more affordable in recent years. This increase in affordability is thanks to extra financial help from the federal government. These… MORE >
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: WEEK 5 Will New PBM Reforms Lower Drug Prices in Georgia? Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) are companies that help insurance plans manage prescription drug benefits. They decide which medications are covered, negotiate prices with drug manufacturers, and set payment rates for pharmacies. While PBMs can lower drug costs by getting discounts from drug… MORE >
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: WEEK 4 New Bill Aims to Create Georgia’s First Community Health Worker Certification Program This week, lawmakers introducedHouse Bill 291, a bill that would create a state certification process for Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Georgia. CHWs are trusted public health professionals who connect Georgians, especially those in underserved communities, to health care… MORE >
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: WEEK 3 New Medicaid Expansion Bill has Bipartisan Support A new bill, Senate Bill 50, to expand health insurance to low-income Georgia adults was introduced in the Senate this week. For the first time since Medicaid expansion became available to states, four Republican senators joined Democrats in support of a legislative solution to… MORE >
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: WEEK 2 Severe Weather Closed the State Capitol for Most of the Week Severe weather disrupted last week’s legislative schedule, postponing budget hearings and other activities. As a result, some state agencies will now present their budget requests this week. Since there wasn’t much action at the Capitol last week, we’ve covered a… MORE >
What Does Georgia’s Health Care Future Look Like? Imagine a Georgia where every family has access to affordable health care, where mental health services are readily available, and where no one falls through the cracks of a complex system. Achieving this vision requires bold ideas, collaborative solutions, and voices from every corner of the state.… MORE >
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: WEEK 1 Georgia’s 2025 Legislative Session Has Officially Begun On Monday, January 13th, the Georgia General Assembly convened to kick off the first year of the state’s two-year legislative cycle. During this period, lawmakers will introduce and consider bills that have two years (this session and next) to become law. The legislative session… MORE >
We’ve made it to the end of the legislative session and through Sine Die (the last day of session). This year’s session ended abruptly with state senators adjourning before House members wrapped up. The Senate’s unexpectedly early departure left many bills in limbo. When Senators left early, they also left behind a number of Senate-passed… MORE >
National Public Health Week is an opportunity to focus on building healthier communities and ensuring that every Georgian has access to essential care, especially in a state where too many still face barriers to basic health services. One of the most powerful ways to improve health, lower costs, and strengthen economic stability is through preventive… MORE >
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: WEEK 11 The 2025 legislative session is in its final stretch, with just a few days left until Sine Die (the last day of the session) on Friday, April 4th. Lawmakers are racing to finalize key bills and the state budget—and there’s still time for you to speak up. Things can move quickly… MORE >
Life is full of changes—some planned, some unexpected. Maybe you just got married, moved to a new city, or lost your job. These big life moments can be overwhelming, and worrying about health insurance shouldn’t add to the stress. Each year, Open Enrollment is the time when most Georgians can sign up for health insurance… MORE >
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: WEEK 10 The 2025 legislative session is in its final stretch, with two weeks left until session ends on April 4th. With only a few legislative days left, lawmakers are working quickly to finalize key bills and the state budget. You can view the legislative schedule here. Ending the Practice of Subminimum Wage in… MORE >
Access to quality health care isn’t just a service—it’s a basic human right and a key part of a healthy society. This Women’s History Month, we recognize the critical role that health care plays in the lives of women, from preventive screenings and prenatal care to treatments for chronic illnesses and mental health support. Having… MORE >
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: WEEK 9 With Crossover Day behind us, the pace at the Capitol is picking up. Lawmakers are moving quickly to debate and vote on bills that survived the deadline, while the budget process moves full speed ahead. Take Action: Advocate for More GHVP Funding! The Georgia Housing Voucher Program (GHVP) was created to help Georgia… MORE >
Health care in Georgia isn’t working for everyone. Georgians are struggling with the current system. People navigate complicated processes, wait weeks for care, and drive hours to see a doctor. These aren’t just statistics; they’re real stories from people who rely on the state’s Medicaid program, Georgia Pathways, to meet their health needs. In an… MORE >
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: WEEK 8 Crossover Day has come and gone, and the final stretch of the 2025 legislative session begins! With just 12 legislative days left before Sine Die on April 4, lawmakers will move quickly to vote on the bills that made it through this key deadline. The legislature will pack the next three… MORE >
The Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) has reopened the public comment period for the Pathways to Coverage® waiver extension. The new deadline to submit comments is March 19, 2025. This means you have another chance to speak up and demand better health care for Georgians. Pathways to Coverage launched in July 2023 as a… MORE >