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Legislative Update: Week 11

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 >

Legislative Update: Week 10

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 >

Legislative Update: Week 9

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 >

Did Your Georgia Access Premium Go Up? Share Your Story Before April 2.

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 >

Legislative Update: Week 8

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 >

Legislative Update: Week 7

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 >

Missed Open Enrollment? A Special Enrollment Period Can Help You Get Covered in 2026

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 >

Legislative Update: Week 6

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 >

Legislative Update: Week 5

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 >

Legislative Update: Week 4

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 >
GEAR News

He Said, He Said

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 >

Lower Taxes, Lower Premiums

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 >

Building a Healthier Georgia

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 >

Big Uptick in the Uninsured

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 >

Prevention and Public Health Fund at Risk

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 >

Georgia Unable to Climb out of the Bottom 10 States in Child Well-being

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 >

Is It Worth $10 to Save a Life?

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 >

Battle for Smoke-free Savannah Heats Up

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 >

2020 Georgia: Why Tax Reform Matters

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 >

Partner Up! For Public Health Campaign Now Underway

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 >