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Stripping Medicaid to Fund Tax Breaks? Medicaid Cuts Could Unravel Health Care in Georgia

Medicaid, the federal health insurance program for low-income children and some adults under 65, is essential to the physical and financial health of Georgia families and the state as a whole.  Medicaid covers almost 2 million low-income Georgians (18% of the state’s population), serves as a crucial lifeline for Georgia’s rural hospitals. It also accounted… MORE >

GHF Legislative Update: April 8th, Sine Die!

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 >

Why No-Cost Preventive Care is Key to Improving Georgia’s Health & Economy

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 >

GHF Legislative Update: April 01

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 >

Missed Open Enrollment? A Special Enrollment Period Can Help You Get Covered

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 >

GHF Legislative Update: March 24

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 >

Understanding Georgia’s Medicaid Options for Women: Who Qualifies and How to Get Help

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 >

GHF Legislative Update: March 17

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 >

Georgia’s Health Care Crisis: Why This Podcast is a Must-Listen for Everyone

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 >

GHF Legislative Update: March 10

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 >
GEAR News

GHF welcomes new board members

With the New Year, GHF kicks of a new board. Kathy Floyd has stepped into the position of board chair, taking the reins from Harry Heiman... MORE >

Coverage Day recap!

The opportunity to talk with legislators about the coverage gap drew about 75 advocates and volunteers to the State Capitol. After an advocacy training session, the group met with their legislators throughout the morning... MORE >

Payment parity increases access

y restoring the rate bump, known as Medicaid payment parity, Georgia policymakers can help ensure patients get timely access to primary care in an appropriate setting and help keep patients from ending up in the emergency room... MORE >

Legislative update

The Legislature has completed eight days of the 40-day session and will convene Monday through Wednesday next week... MORE >

GHF receives MLK Community Service Award

GHF celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day last week by receiving an award at Emory University’s 23rd annual MLK Community Service Awards. .. MORE >

Another reason to close the coverage gap

People living in states (like Georgia) that haven’t expanded Medicaid were more likely to be uninsured and to face burdensome medical bills than those living in states that have expanded Medicaid... MORE >

Story collection with Mercy Care

GHF partnered with Mercy Care to kick off the legislative session by collecting the stories of people who fall in the coverage gap. Everyone we talked to expressed that health care coverage would help them go back to work, take better care of their family, or better manage their health... MORE >

GHF goes to Washington

This week, Cindy and Anna are representing Georgians for a Healthy Future at Families USA’s Health Action 2015 conference. GHF’s Executive Director Cindy Zeldin spoke on a workshop panel about how to advocate for consumers enrolled in private health insurance... MORE >

The 2015 legislative session is underway!

It’s budget week! Governor Deal released his budget on Friday, and legislators have been holding budget hearings all week. Here are two aspects of the health care budget that have our attention... MORE >

Health Care Unscrambled recap

This year’s event featured two powerhouse panels: a bipartisan legislative discussion and a panel that focused on the recent experiences of Kentucky and Arkansas, two Southern states that are moving forward with innovative plans to cover their uninsured and improve population health, and featured the insights of a national expert... MORE >