Peach Pulse Archive 2025

• Crossover Day is Near! Stay updated on key health bills and what’s next in the legislative session.
• Cover Georgia Advocacy Day Recap: Advocates came together to push for closing Georgia’s coverage gap.
• Recent Publications: Get the latest insights on health care costs, Medicaid, and Black History Month advocacy.
• Help Us Advocate for a Healthier Georgia: Join us in fighting for a healthier Georgia by supporting our advocacy efforts.

Scroll down for more details and ways to take action!

GHF is tracking key legislation, including bills that impact Georgia’s health care workforce and efforts to close the state’s coverage gap. We’ll keep you updated on which bills survive Crossover Day and break down what it means for health care in Georgia. Stay tuned for updates, advocacy alerts, and more!

Participants met with lawmakers, shared their personal health care stories, and urged action on closing Georgia’s coverage gap. Thank you to everyone who showed up and spoke out—your advocacy makes a difference!

GHF Submits Written Comments on Pathways to Coverage Program

On January 21, 2025, the Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) announced plans to submit a Section 1115 Demonstration Waiver Extension Application to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for the Georgia Pathways to Coverage program. As part of the waiver extension process, DCH accepted public comments through February 20, 2025.

GHF submitted written comments during the public comment period to ensure that the needs and experiences of Georgians are reflected in the future of the Pathways program. Read them here.

Millions of Georgians Could Face Big Increases in Health Insurance Costs—Here’s What You Need to Know

Millions of Georgians could soon face higher health insurance costs as key financial help under the Affordable Care Act is set to expire at the end of 2025. Without action from Congress, over 1.2 million Georgians could see major premium hikes, forcing many to drop their coverage.

Our latest blog breaks down what’s at stake, how Georgia families will be affected, and how you can help protect affordable health care. Read more.

How Black-Led Movements of the Past Guide the Fight to Close Georgia’s Coverage Gap

Black-led movements have shaped policies that benefit everyone. That legacy continues today in the fight for Medicaid expansion. During Black History Month, we recognize the Black-led movements that have played a defining role in expanding rights and protections in our country’s history. From the abolition of slavery to the Civil Rights Movement, and from the fight for Social Security to the creation of Medicaid, Black advocates, and their allies have built a legacy of progress that has strengthened this country for everyone.

Expanding Medicaid isn’t just a policy choice; it’s a moral and economic necessity that would save lives, strengthen communities, and honor the legacy of those who fought for a more just society. Read more.

• Our health insurance navigators are helping Georgians find and enroll in affordable coverage through Georgia Access. If you or someone you know needs assistance, we’re here to help!
• As co-leaders of the Cover Georgia coalition, we’re advocating for solutions like Medicaid expansion and stronger health protections for Georgia families.

Your support fuels this work. With your help, we can continue advocating for policies that improve lives, provide essential services, and build a healthier Georgia—one powered by people like you.