Feb 5, 2019 Laura Colbert, who leads Georgians for a Healthy Future, has long advocated for full-on Medicaid expansion. She said she was cautiously optimistic. However, she said, “I am pleased that Georgia’s decision-makers are taking steps forward to ensure low-income Georgians have health insurance coverage.”

Jan 24, 2019

The new state estimate “is lower than the previous estimate and underlines the affordability of expansion for the state,’’ Laura Colbert of the advocacy group Georgians for a Healthy Future told GHN.

Jan 18, 2019

Laura Colbert of the consumer group Georgians for a Healthy Future “We are encouraged that Governor Kemp is utilizing the tools available to him to address the state’s health needs and hope that the effort results in accessible, affordable, high quality health care for all Georgians regardless of income.”

Jan 17, 2019

Laura Colbert: Executive Director, Georgians for a Healthy Future named a 2019 Funded Consumer Liaison Representative

Established in 1992, the Consumer Liaison Program promotes consumer interaction with the NAIC’s members, the insurance industry and interested parties through the individuals’ dedication and commitment to serving the public interest.

“Our consumer liaison representatives are experts in their fields and provide regulators with important insights,” said Eric Cioppa, NAIC President and Maine Superintendent of Insurance. “Their contributions help protect consumers, which is always one of our top priorities.”

Jan 17, 2019

“In 2017, we saw some real threats at the congressional level with a proposal to restructure for Medicaid recipients,” said Colbert. “We were able to eliminate the threat and further felt that it’s important to raise awareness of the role that Medicaid plays in families and communities. We are building support and sustainability.”

Jan 14, 2019

“We hope to see coverage expansion to low-income Georgians,’’ Laura Colbert of Georgians for a Healthy Future, said at an event sponsored by the consumer group. “We’re feeling optimistic’’ about a statewide program to increase health insurance.

Jan 14, 2019

“We hope to see coverage expansion to low-income Georgians,’’ Laura Colbert of Georgians for a Healthy Future, said Thursday at an event sponsored by the consumer group. “We’re feeling optimistic’’ about a statewide program to increase health insurance, she said.

Jan 11, 2019

Laura Colbert, Executive Director of Georgians for a Healthy Future, supports outright Medicaid expansion but knows that won’t happen now. She just hopes the possibility of a Medicaid waiver gets a good hearing.

“More than in past years,” she said, “this legislative session could be a big year for health care.”

Dec 19, 2018

“Georgia has been in a wait-and-see posture since the Supreme Court originally ruled on the ACA in 2012,” she said. “It’s time for us to move forward.” – Laura Colbert, the director of Georgians for a Healthy Future, an advocacy group.

Dec 13, 2018

“The lack of awareness among Georgia consumers about the ACA open enrollment period may be the biggest contributor for the low enrollment numbers,’’ said Laura Colbert of the consumer advocacy group Georgians for a Healthy Future.