What HB 1002 does: Would move Medicaid coverage for children in foster care from managed care (Georgia Families 360°) to fee-for-service Medicaid when current contracts expire, with an automatic repeal in 2028.
Consumer impact: Children in foster care have complex health care needs related to trauma. Some advocates believe direct access to any Medicaid provider (fee-for-service) would better serve these children than managed care’s more limited networks. However, managed care currently provides care coordination services that fee-for-service does not, which could lead to fragmented care. HB 1002 doesn’t address how to maintain care coordination during the transition.