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Policy Brief: The Road Ahead for Georgia Access:
February 26, 2026
2024 Annual Report
May 9, 2025
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
Policy Corner
WEEK 11: WHAT THE SENATE BUDGET MEANS FOR HEALTH CARE IN GEORGIA Last week, the Georgia Senate passed its version of the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) state budget. The FY27 budget funds the state from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. The Senate made significant changes to the House’s version of the budget, including… MORE >
WEEK 10: COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER CERTIFICATION BILL AWAITS FINAL PUSH As the 2026 legislative session enters its final days, one critical workforce bill remains stalled in the Senate Health and Human Services Committee. HB 291, which would establish Georgia’s first certification process for Community Health Workers (CHWs), crossed over to the Senate last year but… MORE >
Week 9: What the House Budget Means for Health Care in Georgia Last Tuesday, the Georgia House of Representatives passed its version of the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) state budget. The FY27 budget funds the state from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. The House version builds on the Governor’s recommendations with significant new… MORE >
Share Your Story Before April 2. Georgians for a Healthy Future is collecting stories from Georgians whose health coverage has been affected by rising Georgia Access Marketplace premiums. If your costs have gone up this year and it changed what coverage you can afford or how you use your health care, we want to hear… MORE >
Week 8: What Survived Crossover Day and What Comes Next Crossover Day has come and gone, marking a critical turning point in the 2026 legislative session! Friday, March 6th was the final day for bills to pass the chamber where they were introduced (the House or Senate) and move to the other chamber for consideration. MORE >
Week 7: What the Final AY26 Budget Means for Health Care in Georgia Last Wednesday, the House and Senate reached an agreement on the Amended Fiscal Year 2026 (AY26) state budget. The final version now goes to the Governor for his signature, after which the new spending plan will take effect. Here is what this… MORE >
You May Still Qualify for Health Insurance Through Georgia Access Life changes fast. Marriage, a move, a new job, or losing coverage can happen to anyone. You may still qualify for health insurance through Georgia Access, even if you missed Open Enrollment. Each year, Open Enrollment is the time when most Georgians can sign up… MORE >
Week 6: Senate advances its version of the Amended FY26 budget, setting up negotiations with the House On Friday, the Georgia Senate passed its version of the Amended Fiscal Year 2026 (AY26) state budget by a vote of 49-1. The Senate version takes a different approach to several major health-related investments than the House. Most… MORE >
Week 5: Strengthening Insurance Enforcement The House is advancing legislation that would give Georgia’s Insurance Commissioner significantly stronger tools to hold insurance companies accountable when they break consumer protection laws. House Bill 1262 would increase fines for violations of mental health parity requirements, surprise billing protections, and other insurance consumer protection laws from $2,000/$5,000 to… MORE >
Week 4: House passes Amended FY26 budget and signals priorities for health and human services On February 5, the Georgia House of Representatives passed its version of the Amended Fiscal Year 2026 (AFY26) state budget. The amended budget adjusts current-year spending and reflects lawmakers’ priorities for any remaining state dollars. Here is what the House… MORE >
As the November 2 elections draw closer and as the rhetoric among the candidates becomes more heated, Georgians may start to feel “voter fatigue” and may begin to wonder if any common ground exists among the candidates. Thankfully, we do have an example of how the two leading candidates for Governor each has demonstrated leadership… MORE >
Today, in partnership with Families USA we are co-releasing this new report that quantifies the impact on Georgia consumers of the tax credits authorized through the new health care law. MORE >
Implementing the new health care law won’t necessarily be easy and doesn’t lend itself to a bumper sticker slogan. But with a coordinated effort and a collaborative spirit, we can leverage the new health law to build a healthier Georgia. MORE >
On Thursday, the U.S. Census Bureau released new figures on health insurance coverage in the United States. According to their estimates, 50.7 million Americans were uninsured in 2009, up from 46.3 million in 2008. In raw numbers, only four states in the entire nation have larger numbers of individuals without health insurance than Georgia. MORE >
The Prevention and Public Health Fund is designated for use in communities across the country to target key public health issues such as tobacco cessation and efforts to reduce obesity by encouraging better nutrition and increased physical activity. MORE >
Every summer when the Annie E. Casey Foundation releases its national KIDS COUNT Data Book, which profiles the status of children in all 50 states, I give an account of Georgia’s children. Georgia’s children are better off than they were since the first publication of the Data Book 21 years ago, but we have a… MORE >
This November, Georgians will vote on adding a $10 fee to vehicle registrations, to be directed toward trauma care. Georgia needs dedicated funding for a trauma care system that will save lives and help the state’s economy, not a petty debate over what constitutes a “fee” or a “tax.” MORE >
Under the umbrella of Healthy Savannah, several organizations including the American Lung Association, the American Cancer Society, and the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids are leading the charge to enact a local smoke-free ordinance in Savannah. MORE >
Georgians for a Healthy Future recently joined 2020 Georgia—a broad alliance of community leaders and organizations—as an alliance partner. In advance of the first meeting of the 2010 Special Council on Tax Reform and Fairness for Georgians, 2020 Georgia released a fact sheet on why tax reform matters for Georgia. MORE >
y Charles Hayslett The Partner Up! for Public Health campaign is now taking the first steps in a statewide effort to build public awareness and support for rebuilding and reinvesting in Georgia’s public health system. MORE >