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Cracks in the foundation: How the U.S. House budget bill threatens every Georgian’s health care.

Early this morning, the U.S. House passed a budget proposal that would make the largest cuts to Medicaid in the program’s 60-year history and the most sweeping change to U.S. health policy since the Affordable Care Act. Although framed as “program integrity” and cost-saving measures, these provisions would restrict health coverage, squeeze state funding, and… MORE >

Stronger Together: Coverage for Every Georgian

See the impact. Join the movement. Georgians for a Healthy Future has long been a leader in fighting health disparities, advocating for expanded coverage, and ensuring affordable access to preventive services. What does that really mean? It means fighting for the 240,000 Georgians currently stuck in the coverage gap. It means standing alongside parents, caregivers,… MORE >

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 >
GEAR News

Legislative Update: Action alert: Call your Senators about HB 1355, Crossover Day recap, advocacy events coming up, and more!

Legislative update: Week 10 The GHF team loves bringing you these weekly legislative updates, and you have told us thatyou enjoy reading them!Our team works hard to deliver this service to you in acomplete and accurate way every week of Georgia’slegislative session.If you rely on these updates to keep you connected to the health happenings… MORE >

Legislative Update: House finishes its budget work, plus rural health, primary care, & surprise billing legislation

Legislative update: Week 9 The GHF team loves bringing you these weekly legislative updates, and you have told us thatyou enjoy reading them!Our team works hard to deliver this service to you in acomplete and accurate way every week of Georgia’slegislative session.If you rely on these updates to keep you connected to the health happenings… MORE >

Legislative Update: Mental Health Parity Act moves forward, Cover Georgia advocacy day, & lots more!

Legislative update: Week 8 The GHF team loves bringing you these weekly legislative updates, and you have told us thatyou enjoy reading them!Our team works hard to deliver this service to you in acomplete and accurate way every week of Georgia’slegislative session.If you rely on these updates to keep you connected to the health happenings… MORE >

Legislative Update: Legislative Update: Keep calling your Reps for mental health parity, budget updates, more treatment for those with HIV, vaping ban, and more!

Legislative update: Week 7 The GHF team loves bringing you these weekly legislative updates, and you have told us thatyou enjoy reading them!Our team works hard to deliver this service to you in acomplete and accurate way every week of Georgia’slegislative session.If you rely on these updates to keep you connected to the health happenings… MORE >

Legislative Update: Keep calling your Reps for mental health parity, more treatment for those with HIV, state health plans transparency, and more!

Legislative update: Week 6 The GHF team loves bringing you these weekly legislative updates, and you have told us thatyou enjoy reading them!Our team works hard to deliver this service to you in acomplete and accurate way every week of Georgia’slegislative session.If you rely on these updates to keep you connected to the health happenings… MORE >

Legislative Update: Call your Reps for mental health parity, postpartum passed, Medicaid reimbursement, and more!

Legislative update: Week 5 The GHF team loves bringing you these weekly legislative updates, and you have told us thatyou enjoy reading them!Our team works hard to deliver this service to you in acomplete and accurate way every week of Georgia’slegislative session.If you rely on these updates to keep you connected to the health happenings… MORE >

The Mental Health Parity Act: An Opportunity to Improve Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment in Georgia

Whether you struggle with an illness like depression or addiction yourself or a person in your life does, we are all witness to the life-changing impacts of mental illness and substance use disorders. However, accessing the necessary care and treatment to manage mental illness and substance use disorders is too difficult for some Georgia families.… MORE >

Legislative Update: Call your Senator for moms!, Rx drugs, smoking, and more!

Legislative update: Week 4 The GHF team loves bringing you these weekly legislative updates, and you have told us thatyou enjoy reading them!Our team works hard to deliver this service to you in acomplete and accurate way every week of Georgia’slegislative session.If you rely on these updates to keep you connected to the health happenings… MORE >

Legislative Update: Mental health bill introduced, new legislation, General Assembly calendar and more!

Legislative update: Week 3 The GHF team loves bringing you these weekly legislative updates, and you have told us thatyou enjoy reading them!Our team works hard to deliver this service to you in acomplete and accurate way every week of Georgia’slegislative session.If you rely on these updates to keep you connected to the health happenings… MORE >

Legislative Update: $$$, this week’s advocacy opportunities, & what’s next

Legislative Update: Week 2 General Assembly meets for joint budget hearings  The Georgia General Assembly met last week forjoint budget hearings. During “budget week” both the House and Senate heard from Governor Kemp and agency leaders about their requests for the current and upcoming state budgets. The General Assembly’s budgetary considerations consist of two parts:… MORE >