December 2025 Peach Pulse

What’s Inside This Month’s Peach Pulse?

This month’s Peach Pulse looks ahead to the 2026 legislative session, highlights how you can get involved, and provides resources to help you and your community navigate open enrollment. Here’s what you’ll find inside:

Looking ahead to the 2026 legislative session: Learn about GHF’s policy priorities as we enter the second year of Georgia’s two-year legislative session, including how Georgia can protect families from massive premium increases and expand access to affordable coverage.
Save your spot for Health Care Unscrambled: RSVP for GHF’s annual legislative kickoff event on January 15. Representative Mark Newton and Senator Harold Jones will be on our legislative panel!
Open enrollment continues through January 15: What to know about 2026 plans, key deadlines, and how to get free enrollment help.
Help Georgians get covered: How your year-end gift supports one-on-one enrollment assistance for families across the state.
GHF in the News: Recent coverage from the AJC, WABE, WJBF, and more.

Looking Ahead to the 2026 Legislative Session

As we enter the holiday season, many of us are spending time with loved ones and thinking about what matters most. This season reminds us that health and stability aren’t abstract ideas. They show up in our daily lives, in our ability to care for family, and in the peace of mind that comes from knowing help is available when we need it.

As we look ahead to the upcoming legislative session, those values will guide our work at Georgians for a Healthy Future. Congress recently failed to extend key ACA tax credits, putting hundreds of thousands of Georgians at risk of losing affordable health coverage. Without action, Georgia families will face steep premium increases in 2026, and many may be forced to choose between health care and other basic needs like groceries or rent. Georgia has state-level options to protect people’s coverage and keep premiums affordable, but it’s up to our state leaders to put them into action.

During the next session, GHF will focus on practical solutions that work for Georgia families. Our 2025–2026 legislative priorities include protecting Georgians from massive premium increases, strengthening Georgia Access and investing in enrollment support, closing the coverage gap so more working adults have reliable coverage, and removing unnecessary barriers that keep people from getting care.

This will be the second year of Georgia’s two-year session, and circumstances have changed since last year. We’ll continue working alongside communities and partners to make sure Georgia’s health care system puts people first.

View GHF’s Full 2025–2026 Policy Priorities

Have you saved your spot for Health Care Unscrambled?

Health Care Unscrambled returns on January 15 as GHF kicks off the 2026 legislative session with a timely conversation about coverage, affordability, and access to care in Georgia. This is one of Georgians for a Healthy Future’s most important yearly events, and we want you there!

Each year, GHF brings together advocates, lawmakers, and community leaders. You help us kick off the legislative session and bring your voice to the table.

Your insights help shape the conversation and inform state leaders about the change that Georgia families need.

The 2026 event will focus on the federal policy changes that are shaping state choices about health coverage and care. You will learn what these big shifts mean for coverage, affordability, and access to care for Georgia families. Get the insights you need to collaborate and take action right at the start of the legislative session.

We’re excited to announce two legislative panelists: Representative Mark Newton (District 127) and Senator Harold Jones (District 22). Keep an eye out for updates about other key leaders who will join us to discuss the issues shaping our state in 2026.

📅 Thursday, January 15, 2026 | 12:30–4:00 p.m. | Georgia Freight Depot

Reserve Your Spot Now!

Interested in sponsoring GHF’s 2026 events?

A limited number of sponsorship opportunities are still available for organizations looking to support this convening and connect with policymakers, advocates, and community leaders from across Georgia. Sponsorships help make this event possible while powering GHF’s advocacy for access, affordability, and health equity in 2026.

Learn About Sponsorships

Open Enrollment Continues Through January 15

Open enrollment for 2026 health coverage is still underway.

Georgians can shop for plans, compare prices, and apply for savings through GeorgiaAccess.gov, the state’s health insurance marketplace.

The next enrollment deadline is January 15, 2026. If you enroll by that date, your coverage will start on February 1. Don’t wait until the last minute. Getting covered now means you start the new year with health insurance in place.

Before you enroll, take time to:

Review your current plan to make sure your doctors, prescriptions, and benefits still meet your needs.
Compare this year’s plan options, since premiums, networks, and out-of-pocket costs have probably changed.
Check your savings eligibility, because many Georgians qualify for some financial help that lowers monthly costs. Savings will likely look different for 2026, so it’s important to review your options before you choose a plan.

GHF’s blog, How to Make the Most of Open Enrollment 2026, walks you through what to look for, explains this year’s changes, and shows you how to connect with free, local enrollment help.

If you need support choosing a plan, understanding costs, or completing your application, reach out to GHF. Our enrollment assister can help you review your options and make a confident choice for you and your family.

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Help Georgians Find the Coverage They Need

Right now, families across Georgia are making critical decisions about their health coverage for 2026. Parents are researching plans at their kitchen tables. Workers are comparing costs during lunch breaks. People are trying to figure out the best path forward for their loved ones.

During the last enrollment period alone, GHF reached more than 70,000 Georgians who needed clear, trustworthy information about their options.

When someone gets one-on-one help to understand their coverage choices, it changes everything. They can avoid a gap in coverage. They can enter the new year knowing their family is protected. They gain the peace of mind that comes from making an informed decision with support from someone who cares. That confidence and security matters.

Your gift before December 31st makes this support possible. Help ensure more Georgians get the free, unbiased enrollment help they need and deserve. Make a tax-deductible year-end gift today.