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Peach Pulse | Coming Up Short recap, ACA open enrollment, & more!

 
OCTOBER 2021
AVAILABLE NOW! AFFORDABILITY, ACCESS, AND PUBLIC POLICY FIXES FOR GEORGIANS
 
Thank you for (virtually) joining us! Thank you for attending “Coming Up Short: Affordability, Access, and Public Policy Fixes for Georgians”! We enjoyed an insightful conversation about the results of Altarum’s Consumer Healthcare Experience State Survey (CHESS) and Georgians’ struggles with health care affordability.  The survey results revealed that the majority of Georgians struggled to afford care in the past year and even more are worried about affording care, including COVID-19 treatment, in the future. Additionally, the survey found broad, bipartisan support for government measures to address high health care costs. You can find the full report and survey results here. If you’d like to watch the program & great discussion with our guests, click here Don’t forget! GHF and local partners will be hosting regional forums to discuss the local survey results and region-specific drivers of high health care costs. You can register for the Nov. 3rd Southewest Georgia forum here and the Nov. 10th East Georgia forum here.
 
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
& MEDICAID EXPANSION
Please join Georgians for a Healthy Future for our 12th annual Health Care Unscrambled! Health Care Unscrambled is a special, annual opportunity for health advocates and stakeholders to hear from state policymakers about what they plan to tackle in the year ahead, to learn about emerging health policy issues from nationally-renowned experts, and to better understand the health experiences of Georgia consumers. Because of the on-going COVID-19 pandemic, GHF’s Health Care Unscrambled 2022 will be streamed statewide online. (An in-person attendance option with appropriate safety precautions is TBD.)   Please plan to join us on Tuesday, January 11th for Health Care Unscrambled 2022! RSVP today! We look forward to seeing you there. Sponsorship opportunities are available.

Open enrollment begins this Monday! Healthcare.gov opens for business this Monday, November 1st! Consumers can browse available plans now and enroll in affordable, comprehensive coverage from November 1, 2021 to January 15, 2022. Even if you’ve shopped for health insurance in the past, now is the time to visit healthcare.gov again. New financial help is available to many more Georgians than before. If you or someone you know needs health insurance in 2022, now is the time to get covered!
GHF’s health insurance navigators are available to help! 
Please meet Treylin Cooley and Deanna Williams, GHF’s two new health insurance navigators. Treylin and Deanna are available to help you and your loved ones understand your health insurance options, get enrolled, and use your coverage. Contact Treylin and Deanna directly with your health insurance questions:
  • Treylin Cooley, tcooley@healthyfuturega.org, (470) 654-5484. Special focus on LGBTQ+ Georgians.
  • Deanna Williams, dwilliams@healthyfuturega.org, (470) 654-5509. Special focus on middle Georgia (in the Macon/Bibb Co. area)
Follow GHF on FacebookTwitter, and LinkedIn to learn and share messages about the opportunity to enroll in health insurance, the availability of financial assistance, and how to find enrollment help.
           

               
       
GEORGIA VOICES FOR MEDICAID TRAININGS CONTINUE
& MEDICAID EXPANSION
GHF hosted 2 trainings in October, plans 2 more trainings for November GHF hosted two Georgia Voices for Medicaid trainings this month. Both groups discussed ways to increase awareness of Medicaid for Georgians with developmental disabilities. Participants heard from GHF’s Knetta Adkins about who Medicaid covers, how it benefits the state, and how Georgians with a developmental disability and the people who support them can engage in advocacy in support of Medicaid. Missed these trainings? Register to attend a training on November 4th or November 11th. RVSP below and complete the required pre-survery. Then you will recieve the Zoom link needed to attend the event.  GHF endeavors to make our virtual discussions accessible to everyone. If you have questions about the accessible features or need to request accommodations, please contact Knetta Adkins at kadkins@healthyfuturega.org or 404-400-2715 at least 5 business days prior to the event.  Click Here to Register for the November 4th Training: Click Here to Register for the November 11th Training:
               
       
 
 
 
GHF WELCOMES NEW STAFF
& MEDICAID EXPANSION
Daniel Nguyen, Deanna Williams and Treylin Cooley join the GHF team! Daniel Nguyen is GHF’s new Administrative Assistant. In this role, he will support GHF’s growing team with day-to-day operations, office management, and other administrative functions. Prior to making the switch to the nonprofit sector, Daniel worked in finance in Washington, D.C. His lifelong passion and commitments are towards improving racial equity, and social and economic justice. Treylin Cooley is a health insurance navigator focusing on Georgia’s LGBTQ+ community. Treylin is a social worker by training and has worked with many diverse groups from at-risk youth to military veterans, Treylin brings a grassroots perspective to his work and has made it his mission to advocate for equality for all from education to healthcare. Deanna Williams is a health insurance navigator focusing in the Central Georgia area. In this role, Deanna will provide enrollment and outreach in specifically 10 counties surround the city of Macon. Deanna began her career at the Department of Family of Children Services in Bibb county and later on passed her CMS training to become a certified Medicare counselor for the State of Georgia.
We are pleased Daniel, Deanna and Treylin have joined our team! You can read more about them and find their contact information on GHF’s Staff & Board of Directors page.
GHF IN THE NEWS
Most Georgians struggling to afford health care, survey says Georgia Health News | October 13, 2021
Majority of Georgians fear inability to pay for COVID treatment if infected, survey finds Georgia Recorder | October 14, 2021
COVID-19 UPDATES IN GEORIGA
Toolkit: Halloween 2021 Safety Tips Public Health Communications Collaborative Halloween is around the corner! Download and share these communications resources – including safety guidance, an activity for kids, and social graphics – to help achieve a sweet and safe holiday in your community.
New Vaccine Resource Hub Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) The CDC Foundation launched a Vaccine Resource Hub developed to support individuals and organizations working to increase adult immunization across all communities, especially those experiencing racial and ethnic disparities.
Georgia health departments to offer COVID-19 booster shots Fox 5 Atlanta  Georgia officials say local health departments will begin offering more COVID-19 vaccine booster shots on Tuesday, Oct. 26, following guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Peach Pulse | Federal fix gets closer, GHF’s October events, & CHW trainings

 

SEPTEMBER 2021

UPDATE ON BUILD BACK BETTER LEGISLATION

 

U.S. House proposal would close the coverage gap! 

We have a rare and urgent opportunity to fix Georgia’s coverage gap problem in Congress now! Earlier this month, the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee unveiled a new bill that would permanently close the coverage gap in Georgia and 11 other states. This fix from Congress would apply to 2.2 million people living in states that have not offered Medicaid coverage to low-income individuals and families.

We are encouraged by this commitment from the House but there’s no guarantee that the proposal makes it into the final bill. Congressional leaders are negotiating the details of the final bill this week and they need to hear from you!

Please call or email the leaders of the U.S. House and Senate and your Democratic Congresspeople. Urge them to prioritize funding for a permanent and comprehensive federal fix in the Build Back Better reconciliation bill.

You can read more about the proposed coverage gap fix in the Build Back Better Legislation here.

 

PUT THESE GHF EVENTS ON YOUR OCTOBER CALENDAR
& MEDICAID EXPANSION
Coming up Short: A discussion of affordability, access, & consumer views on policy fixes on October 14th!

Please join Georgians for a Healthy Future and a panel of health care leaders for the Coming Up Short policy forum. You will see the results of Altarum’s Consumer Healthcare Experience State Survey, which asked more than 950 Georgia consumers about their experiences and views on a range of health system issues, including affordability, prescription drugs, confidence in using the health system, and views on potential policy fixes. The statewide and regional results shine a light on the most promising areas for action to address Georgians’ health needs. The forum will be held virtually on Thursday, October 14th from 9 – 11 am. Please join us!

 

 

 

 

 

 


Bring your lunch to the Georgia Voices for Medicaid trainings!

Join Knetta Adkins, Organizing Manager, on the first and third Thursdays in October for the Georgia Voices for Medicaid lunch and learn from noon – 12:45 pm. These will be interactive sessions about health coverage, Georgians with developmental disabilities, and health advocacy. You will learn about who Medicaid covers, how Medicaid benefits the state, and how Georgians experiencing a developmental disability can engage in Medicaid advocacy.

To attend the October 7th or October 21st trainings, please RVSP below and complete the required pre-survery. Then you will receive the Zoom link needed to attend the event. 

Click Here to Register for the October 7th Training:

Click Here to Register for the October 21st Training:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

GHF & PARTNERS KICK OFF TRAINING FOR CHWS
& MEDICAID EXPANSION
Community Voices for Health Georgia hosted its inaugural Civic, Advocacy, and Engagement training

Georgia Watch, GHF, & our project partners hosted the first Civic, Advocacy, & Engagement training in Atlanta on August 24-25. A small group of community health workers (CHWs) took part (with COVID-19 safety protocols in place), spending two sessions learning and growing as health advocacy leaders. The six-module training equips CHWs with important tools and resources to lead and mobilize their communities to advocate for solutions to local health needs and inequities.

Sixty CHWs have registered to attend these small-group trainings, which will take place across the state. Click here to learn more about the training.

The Community Voices for Health initiative is led by Altarum and Public Agenda, with funding from The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Georgians for a Healthy Future is a statewide partner in this project, alongside Georgia WatchGeorgia ACT, and Morehouse School of Medicine

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

GHF WELCOMES NEW STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
& MEDICAID EXPANSION
Alex McDoniel joins the GHF team!

Alex McDoniel is a dynamic communications specialist with experience supporting all aspects of public relations, marketing and communication initiatives.

Prior to joining GHF, Alex worked in communications for former Governor Matthew Bevin of Kentucky’s administration, where she contributed to several significant workforce and economic development, education, and health care campaigns. She also supported communications and organizing strategies in various federal and state political campaigns and military non-profit groups. Alex earned her Bachelor’s degree from Murray State University, with a focus on public relations and political science.


We are pleased that Alex has joined our team! You can contact Alex at amcdoniel@healthyfuturega.org.

GHF IN THE NEWS

Georgia eyes new Medicaid contract. But how is the state managing managed care?
Georgia Health News | September 13, 2021


Drug price transparency could return as top legislative issue
Capitol Beat News Service | September 17, 2021


Exchange enrollment hits record level in state
Georgia Health News | September 22, 2021

COVID-19 UPDATES IN GEORIGA

COVID-19 booster shots: Who is eligible, where to find providers in Georgia
Fox 5 Atlanta

Both the Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approved the use of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine for older, at-risk adults. The Georgia Department of Public Health followed suit by saying it would follow the CDC’s guidance and recommendations regarding booster shots.

Boosters rolling out in Southeast Georgia News 4 Jax


COVID-19 accessible resources for people with disabilities
Georgia Tech

Georiga Tech’s Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation has created multiple resources to help people with disabilities more easily access, use, and share COVID-19 information. These resources include short vidoes, braille resources, accessible documents and PDF’s, ASL resources and many more


The COVID-19 Digest: A weekly analysis of Georgia’s COVID-19 data from an science communicator

Public health expert Amber Schmidtke looks at the trends of Georgia’s COVID-19 vaccinations, cases, hospitalizations, and deaths. She presents her analyses in an understandable and useable way. 

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Peach Pulse | August 2021

 

AUGUST 2021

UPDATE TO MEDICAID COULD IMPROVE STUDENT HEALTH

 

New Georgia Medicaid change creates opportunity to invest in school health workforce

A new amendment to Georgia’s Medicaid program will now allow schools to bill for school nursing services provided to all Medicaid enrolled students. Previously, students needed an Individualized Education Program (IEP) in order for Medicaid to cover school nursing services, thus limiting the services schools could be reimbursed for.

Half of Georgia’s kids are covered by Medicaid or PeachCare, so this change is dramatic and creates an opportunity to bring in hundreds of millions of Medicaid dollars to Georgia’s school districts. The change to school Medicaid policy requires the Georgia Departments of Education and Community Health work together to ensure schools are able to successfully take advantage of this opportunity.

You can read more about the new update to Georgia Medicaid here or reach out to Whitney Griggs, GHF’s Health Policy Analyst, at wgriggs@healthyfuturega.org if you have questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

GIVE ‘EM HEALTH TRIVIA NIGHT IS THIS THURSDAY!
& MEDICAID EXPANSION
Party with GHF & DJ WillyWow! on August 26!

GHF’s second annual Give ‘Em Health trivia night is tomorrow, Thursday, August 26th and today is the last day to register. DJ WillyWow is bringing his hype and fun to the celebration! In addition to DJ WillyWow’s award-winning party stylings, we will be recognizing state Representative Sharon Cooper for her impact on the health and well-being of Georgia children and families. Plus, the winning trivia team will go home with prizes and glory!

You won’t want to miss this great event! RSVP by today to join in the fun. Thank you for supporting GHF’s mission and work!

Sponsorships are available

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION VISITS WITH GEORGIA ADVOCATES
& MEDICAID EXPANSION
Health and Human Services Secretary, Xavier Becerra, hosts conversation with Georgians

Earlier this month, GHF’s Outreach Manager Knetta Adkins, joined fellow advocates, Members of Congress, and community members in a round table discussion with HHS Secretary Beccera. The discussion was an opportunity for community leaders to share the health care concerns and challenges affecting Georgians with the Biden Administration. 

Knetta will share her take-aways from Secretary Beccera’s Georgia visit in an upcoming blog. We will share it on GHF’s FacebookTwitter, and LinkedIn profiles so be sure your following us on your favorite social media platforms!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Tensions rise between Governor Kemp & Biden admin over Georgia’s ACA waiver

Back in June, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) requested more data from Governor Kemp rabout his proposed ACA waiver, which would disallow Georgia from using healthcare.gov.  State leaders declined to provide updated data and information, instead suggesting that federal officials were not acting in good faith.

Now CMS has responded to that letter and given Georgia until August 29th to provide the requested data. CMS has said that if Georgia still refuses to provide the data, they will re-evaluate the data without the state’s input and “take appropriate action” if they find the waiver no longer meets federal guidelines. 

Confused about what’s happening with Gov. Kemp’s two health care waivers? Cover Georgia has the latest on this handy timeline.

 

SAVE THE DATE: POLICY FORUM ON SEPTEMBER 23RD
& MEDICAID EXPANSION
Join GHF for a discussion of affordability, access, & consumer views on policy fixes on September 23rd!

Please join Georgians for a Healthy Future and health care leaders to discuss the results from the Consumer Healthcare Experience State Survey, conducted by Altarum. The survey asked more than 950 Georgia consumers about their experiences and views on a range of health system issues, including affordability, prescription drugs, confidence in using the health system, and views on potential policy fixes. The statewide and regional results shine a light on the msot promising areas for action to address Georgians’ health needs. The forum will be held virtually on September 23rd from 9 – 11 am. Please stay tuned for more details!

GHF IN THE NEWS

Insurers flock to offer coverage in 2022 exchange; this year’s still open for a week
Georgia Health News | August 9, 2021


Biden vaccine mandate for senior homes prompts warnings of ‘dire’ Georgia nurse shortage
Georgia Recorder | August 19, 2021

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Peach Pulse | July 2021

 

JULY 2021
TIME IS RUNNING OUT TO GET ENROLLED! 

Special enrollment period for health insurance ends Aug. 15th

Help us spread the word: Georgians have less than one month before the August 15th deadline to enroll in affordable, comprehensive health coverage!

Under the new American Rescue Plan Act, 127,000 uninsured Georgians are newly eligible for financial help to lower their health insurance costs. Another 134,900 uninsured Georgians now qualify for zero-dollar ($0) premiums. Healthcare.gov is open through August 15th so consumers can shop and enroll! 

Here are a few resources that may help you or your loved ones get covered:

If you are already insured, share our posts on FaceBookTwitter, & LinkedIn to help us spread the word!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

GIVE ‘EM HEALTH TRIVIA NIGHT IS ONE MONTH AWAY!
& MEDICAID EXPANSION
Party with GHF & DJ WillyWow on August 26!

GHF’s second annual Give ‘Em Health trivia night is coming up on Thursday, August 26th and DJ WillyWow is bringing his hype and fun to the celebration! DJ Willy Wow is an award winning songwriter, music producer, voiceover artist, and celebrity DJ who’s currently on SiriusXM Kids Place Live. In 2020, he was recognized as one of the top 20 DJs in the country during the pandemic by Parade Magazine.

You won’t want to miss this great event! RSVP before August 6th to receive a party pack in the mail with goodies and swag that will make your trivia night even more fun. Thank you for supporting GHF’s mission and work!

Sponsorships are available

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

PROGRESS FOR QUALITY, AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE!
ACT NOW!
& MEDICAID EXPANSION
My Care Counts! Add your voice before the July 28th deadline! 

We all know that health insurance can be complicated. Enrollment periods, premiums, deductibles, and plan selection are confusing, if not overwhelming. Right now federal health officials are considering new rules that would make it easier and asking for your comments. These new rules would:

  • Make it easier to enroll in health insurance
  • Provide more consumer assistance to help people understand and use their health insurance
  • Restore protections so that Georgia and other states can’t make it harder for people to get covered or force people into plans with higher out-of-pocket costs

It’s especially important that health officials hear from Georgians like you! Add your voice to support these proposals!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


BREAKING: A fix for Georgia’s coverage gap proposed by Georgia’s U.S. Senators & Representatives!

Senators Warnock and Ossoff, and Representative Bourdeaux have introduced bills in Congress this month that would extend health coverage to low-income adults in Georgia and 11 other states that have failed to expand Medicaid! 

This fix would make health insurance available to as many as 500,000 uninsured Georgia workers, parents, veterans, and young adults. Early commitments from Congressional leaders like Hosue Speaker Pelosi and Senator Bernie Sanders provide hope that these proposals have a real chance at becoming law! 

While the exact policy details are still being shaped, it’s important that Georgia’s Senators and Representatives hear from you! Tell them that Georgians should no longer be shut out of health care because of where they live and that Congress should fix the coverage gap now. Speak up today!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Gov. Kemp declines to provide more info. about his plan to separate Georgians from healthcare.gov

In June, federal health officials asked Gov. Kemp for more information about his plan to cut ties with the ACA’s health insurance marketplace (healthcare.gov). State leaders declined to provide updated data and information, instead suggesting that federal officials were not acting in good faith.

In response, GHF’s Executive Director said this: “The federal government is reasonably asking Georgia to prove that this plan meets the ACA’s standards.”

While we wait for state and federal policymakers to come to an agreement on next steps, we want to hear from you. Tell us what you think of the Governor’s plan to make it more difficult for Georgia consumers to get covered and stay covered.Your comment will be provided to federal health officials to urge them to protect Georgians from the Governor’s harmful plan.


Confused about what’s happening with Gov. Kemp’s two health care waivers? Cover Georgia has the latest on this handy timeline. See the latest developments on the Governor’s partial Medicaid expansion plan or his proposed changes to private health insurance.

 

REMINDER: LEARN ABOUT GEORGIA’S NEW
SURPRISE BILLING PROTECTIONS
& MEDICAID EXPANSION
Find out how Georgia’s new surprise billing protections apply to you!

Georgia’s new Surprise Billing Consumer Protection Act went into effect in January. Georgia is just the 16th state to have adopted comprehensive protections against surprise medical bills. GHF and Georgia Watch advocated for five years for this law that will protect an estimated 2.5 million Georgia residents from burdensome surprise medical bills. Learn more about how the new law protects you in our new factsheet here.


La Ley de Protección al Consumidor de Facturación Sorpresa entró en vigor en enero, lo que convierte a Georgia en el decimosexto estado que ha adoptado protecciones integrales contra facturas médicas inesperadas. Georgia Watch y Georgians for a Healthy Future abogaron durante cinco años por esta ley que protegerá a aproximadamente 2,5 millones de residentes de Georgia de costosas facturas médicas inesperadas. Si desea obtener más información sobre cómo lo protege la nueva ley, consulte nuestra nueva hoja informativa a continuación.

GHF IN THE NEWS

Warnock: “Fix” to help expand Medicaid in Georgia & other holdout states
Georgia Recorder | June 29, 2021


State tangles with feds in Medicaid showdown
Georgia Public Broadcasting | June 29, 2021


Georgia defends insurance waiver as company interest builds
Georgia Health News | July 7, 2021

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Peach Pulse | June 2021

 

JUNE 2021

TAKE ACTION TWO WAYS!  

 

 

Learn how to advocate for mental health & substance use equity

The Georgia Health Action Network (GHAN) is BACK for a summer conversation! Join us this Tuesday, June 29th, 2021 at noon as we discuss how mental health & substance use have been covered unfairly by health insurers. You will learn why these inequities are important, and how they can be improved in Georgia. We will also discuss how health advocates like you can urge Georgia policy makers to hold insurance companies’ accountable for inequitable and unfair coverage of mental health & substance use needs.

RSVP here this important conversation!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Health officials ask for more public input on Gov. Kemp’s plan to block Georgians from the ACA’s health insurance marketplace

As GHF’s health policy analyst, Whitney Griggs, explains in a recent blog, a lot has changed since Gov. Kemp plan to cut ties with the ACA’s health insurance marketplace (healthcare.gov) was approved by the Trump administration. These recent changes have prompted federal health officials to ask for more information from Gov. Kemp about his plans. After Gov. Kemp provides the requested information, officials have said there will be a new public comment period so that Georgians and Georgia stakeholders can provide their feedback about the plan. That’s where you come in! 

Health officials need to hear from you and Cover Georgia has made it easy to participate in the comment period. Click here to submit a comment now! We’ll hold on to your comment until the comment period opens (likely in early July) and then send it to health officials. Speak up for health care today!


Confused about what’s happening with Gov. Kemp’s two health care waivers? Cover Georgia has the latest on this handy timeline. See the latest developments on the Governor’s partial Medicaid expansion plan or his proposed changes to private health insurance.

 

 

 

 

 


 

RSVP FOR GIVE ‘EM HEALTH TRIVIA NIGHT!
& MEDICAID EXPANSION
Join us as a sponsor, with a team, or on your own on Thursday, Aug. 26th!

GHF’s second annual Give ‘Em Health trivia night is coming on August 26, 2021! If you weren’t able to join us last year, you won’t want to miss out on the fun again this year. There are three great ways to participate so you can pick the one that works best for you:

  • Sponsor the event! Sponsors generously support GHF’s mission, lead and participate with a trivia team, and benefit from the recognition of their support in GHF’s communications & event materials!
  • Be a team captain! Invite 4 friends and register your team of 5 here today. Teams that register early will get a special “party pack” to enhance their trivia night fun.
  • Participate on your own! RSVP and GHF will place you on a team with other individuals. You’ll have a great time meeting new health advocates!

No matter how you choose to participate, we can promise that you’ll enjoy the party, learn something new, and get re-connected with Georgia’s health advocacy community. RSVP today for Give ‘Em Health trivia on Thursday, August 26th at 7 pm!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

JOIN THE GHF TEAM!
& MEDICAID EXPANSION
GHF is hiring! 

GHF is looking to fill two staff positions: Strategic Communications Manager and part-time Administrative Assistant. The Strategic Communications Manager will lead GHF’s communications, marketing, and public relations efforts. The Administrative Assistant will support day-to-day operations, office management, accounting, human resources, and other administrative functions. Both positions will work closely with the rest of the GHF team to build a healthy, equitable Georgia through policy change.

Please visit GHF’s Employment Opportunities page for more information about these positions and how to apply.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ABOUT GEORGIA’S NEW SURPRISE BILLING LAW &
THE ACA IS HERE TO STAY!
& MEDICAID EXPANSION
Find out how Georgia’s new surprise billing protections apply to you!

Georgia’s new Surprise Billing Consumer Protection Act went into effect in January. Georgia is just the 16th state to have adopted comprehensive protections against surprise medical bills. GHF and Georgia Watch advocated for five years for this law that will protect an estimated 2.5 million Georgia residents from burdensome surprise medical bills. Learn more about how the new law protects you in our new factsheet here.


La Ley de Protección al Consumidor de Facturación Sorpresa entró en vigor en enero, lo que convierte a Georgia en el decimosexto estado que ha adoptado protecciones integrales contra facturas médicas inesperadas. Georgia Watch y Georgians for a Healthy Future abogaron durante cinco años por esta ley que protegerá a aproximadamente 2,5 millones de residentes de Georgia de costosas facturas médicas inesperadas. Si desea obtener más información sobre cómo lo protege la nueva ley, consulte nuestra nueva hoja informativa a continuación.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


SCOTUS says: The ACA remains the law of the land!

One week ago, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the Affordable Care Act for the third time! The opinion applied to a lawsuit filed by Texas, Georgia, and 16 other states that aimed to strike down the entire law.

GHF celebrated the ruling and urged Georgia leaders to turn their attentions to making health care more affordable and closing Georgia’s coverage gap with Medicaid expansion:

“While we lament Gov. Kemp’s & Attorney General Carr’s support of and participation in this effort to overturn a law that benefits so many Georgians, we need to look forward. We hope that today’s decision will embolden Georgia lawmakers to build upon the success of the ACA and make improvements at the state level, such as fully expanding Medicaid to hundreds of thousands of hard-working Georgians who currently have no pathway to coverage. Deep inequalities and structural racism continue to exist in our health care system and the state must act now to ensure all Georgians have access to quality, affordable health coverage.”

Read our full statement here.

GHF IN THE NEWS

Federal agencies want more information on Georgia’s plan to cut ties with Healthcare.gov
WABE | June 4, 2021


Despite warning from feds, Georgia officials moving ahead with Medicaid launch
Clayton Daily News | June 7, 2021


Though facing federal axe, state’s Medicaid waiver plans move ahead
Georgia Health News & Rome News-Tribune | June 7, 2021


Supreme Court ends challenge by Georgia, other states to Obamacare
Georgia Recorder | June 17, 2021

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Peach Pulse | COVID-19 vaccines, telehealth, & health care for low-wage Georgia workers, plus more!

Despite incredible challenges, the GHF team achieved tremendous success in 2020 and we’re excited to share these accomplishments with you! In our 2020 annual report, we tell the stories of three key initiatives, why your support mattered, and how our work moved Georgia towards a healthier, more equitable future!

We hope you will read and share GHF’s efforts to amplify the voices of Georgians on urgent health issues. We invite you to celebrate our 2020 accomplishments and supporting our continued efforts with a recurring or one-time donation. Thank you!

MEDICAID & DISABILITY: ONE FAMILY’S JOURNEY
Navigating health care and coverage in Georgia

Medicaid provides health insurance to many different Georgians. including those living with disabilities. Our latest blog features a first-hand account from a Georgia mother whose 9-year-old daughter, Amelia, is covered by Medicaid. Her daughter was diagnosed with Ataxic Cerebral Palsy at 18 months. Since her diagnosis, the two have navigated challenging care and coverage issues. Their experiences highlight a number of the policy and advocacy issues that GHF works hard to address: Medicaid, difficulty finding health care providers, the role of public health in Georgia, and support for caregivers.

Learn more about Amelia and her family’s experience navigating Medicaid in Georgia.

 

 

 

 

NEW RELEASES ON COVID-19 VACCINES, TELEHEALTH,
& MEDICAID EXPANSION
I got my shot!

If you’re looking to be on trend, healthy, and smart this summer then it’s time to talk about COVID-19 vaccines! In our latest blog, GHF’s Communications & Special Projects Manager, Michelle Conde shares her experience and why she recommends others get vaccinated too.

Visit our blog to read more about Michelle’s vaccination experience!

¡Visite nuestro blog para leer más sobre la experiencia de vacunación de Michelle!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


New! Analysis from GHF on telehealth & broadband

Through our Georgians in the Driver’s Seat initiative, GHF and The Arc Georgia found that transportation and internet access are two closely related social determinants of health. When one or both are available, access to health care can be easy and when they are missing, Georgians struggle to access health services.

Our newest report, Telemedicine and broadband internet access: A tool, not a cure to transportation-related barriers to care reflects on the expansion of telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic, its role in reducing transportation-related barriers to health care, and policies needed to physically and digitally connect consumers to care.

Read and share the new report to learn more about the intersection of health transportation and internet access.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Medicaid expansion: For Georgia’s essential & rural workers

A new report from Georgetown University’s Center for Children and Families (CCF) adds more fuel to the push for Medicaid expansion in Georgia! CCF found that cashiers, cooks, maids and housekeeping staff, waiters/waitresses, and freight and stock laborers are among the most common jobs held by low-wage, uninsured Georgia workers. The report also features an interactive map showing that the rate of uninsured workers in each Georgia county and that rural counties would benefit from most from Medicaid expansion. Check it out at CoverGa.org and share!

Cover Georgia has added another great resource to its blog: an easy-to-understand explanation of the new financial deal available to our state for Medicaid expansion. In addition to the 601 studies proving that Medicaid expansion is a good choice for Georgia, our state can now earn $1.3 Billion by covering low-income workers, parents, veterans, and other adults. That amount would cover the costs of Medicaid expansion for 2 years and leave our state with significant savings to put towards other priorities. Take action by learning and sharing why Medicaid expansion is a deal too good to pass up!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GHF IN THE NEWS
Georgetown Study Suggests Georgia Should Take Medicaid Expansion Deal
GPB | April 30, 2021


Report: Low-income workers would benefit most from Medicaid expansion in Georgia
Gwinnett Daily Post | April 29, 2021

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Peach Pulse | Celebrate Medicaid! James in Lamar Co., and more!

MEDICAID IS WORTH CELEBRATING
Celebrate Medicaid Awareness Month by taking action!

Medicaid has been an integral part of Georgia’s health care system for 54 years. Over the last 16 months, Medicaid has stepped up to serve as a first responder during the COVID-19 pandemic. This incredible public health insurance program has helped our state weather the crisis, but it could do even more!

 

Our state leaders have a new opportunity to promote the health of Georgians across the state through Medicaid expansion. Under the recently passed American Rescue Plan, Georgia is eligible to receive a $1.3-$2 Billion bonus for finally expanding Medicaid coverage to low-income adults. This is a deal too good to pass up!

 

Don’t miss your chance to celebrate April as Medicaid Awareness Month and urge Georgia policy makers to expand on Medicaid’s successful legacy by taking action with us today!

  1. Write a letter to the editor (LTE)
    Your letter will spread the word in your community and to your state leaders (that’s right, they read these letters!) about Medicaid and the too-good-to-pass-up deal available to expand it. We have made it easy for you with these two tools:

  2. Learn more about Medicaid. Find out who is already covered by Medicaid in Georgia, how Medicaid benefits our health care system, and much more with these resources:
  3. Spread the word on social media! Share one of our Facebook or Twitter posts and let others know that it’s time to take action on Medicaid expansion!

 

 

 

 

 

 

WHO IS IMPACTED BY GEORGIA’S
HEALTH CARE TRANSPORTATION CRISIS
James and the need for change in Lamar County

Transportation is a fundamental building block for adequate access to health care. Each year millions of Americans miss or delay health care because they do not have a way to get there. Through the Georgians in the Driver’s Seat initiative, GHF has talked with folks around the state about their transportation needs and how it impacts their health.

 

Lamar County resident James has observed firsthand some of the gaps in Georgia’s Medicaid transportation system. Because of it’s inefficiencies, James’ elderly mother has to find other ways to get to and from her local senior center, which she attends to stay mentally and physically healthy.

 

“Transportation is an area that needs to be focused on, particularly in rural communities and, at least particularly for the special needs population and folks who may not have resources and have some socio-economic challenges” said James about the transportation issues and potential solutions in his county and throughout Georgia.

 

Learn more about James and his experiences in Lamar County in our latest blog.

 

 

 

 

HAPPENINGS AT GHF
Changes in health care and policy in the 2021 legislative session

Following the close of Georgia’s 2021 legislative session, Georgians for a Healthy Future and the Georgia Budget & Policy Institute hosted a wrap-up conversation to highlight the session’s most important health-related outcomes. Special guest Representative Matthew Wilson joined in to tell us how the legislature’s work will impact your health, health care, and health coverage. If you missed this great discussion, it is available now on GHF’s Facebook page!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


An essential conversation on COVID, Medicaid, & Disability with GHF and Rev Up Georgia!

This dynamic session provided participants with a better understanding of COVID-19’s impact and the role of Medicaid on Georgia’s disability community. Led and facilitated by Georgians with disabilities, the discussion centered their perspectives on health advocacy, today’s most important health policy issues, how they are stepping up to be leaders in their communities, and how you can too! If you missed it, visit GHF’s Facebook page to watch it on demand!

 

 

 

 

 

 

NEW AT GHF!
GHF welcomes Amir Jones to Board of Directors

GHF recently welcomed Amir Jones to the Board of Directors! From his years as an advocate for health care access, Amir brings a breadth of experience and expertise that will inform and guide GHF’s work over his term of service. Join us in welcoming Amir to the board! Learn more about GHF’s Board of Directors and Staff on our website.

 

 

 

 

 

GHF IN THE NEWS
Georgians Taking Advantage Of Special Enrollment On Exchange
GPB | April 14, 2021


Georgians jumping on insurance exchange
Albany Herald | April 14, 2021


State report: Georgia will focus on health disparities
Albany Herald | April 19, 2021

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Peach Pulse | Legislative session ends tonight, new GHF team members, & news on ACA enrollment!

LEGISLATIVE SESSION COMING TO AN END
Georgia’s 2021 legislative session ends tonight!

Georgia’s 2021 legislative session is set to wrap up tonight! Today is the final day of session, also called “Sine Die”. You can find a full list of health related legislation, including whether or not a bill is still awaiting a final vote, at GHF’s legislative tracker here. You can also follow the live House & Senate debates and votes here at legis.ga.gov.

 

GHF will send our next legislative update this Friday with a run-down of which health bills made it over the finish line before the General Assembly gaveled out. You can find a full list of health related legislation at GHF’s legislative tracker.

 

 

 

 

 

A DEAL TOO GOOD TO PASS UP
Tell state leaders to take the best deal for all Georgians

Our state leaders have a new opportunity to promote the health of Georgians across the state! Under the recently passed American Rescue Plan, Georgia is eligible to receive a $1.3 Billion incentive for expanding Medicaid coverage to low-income adults. The new funding covers the costs of Medicaid expansion and leaves $710 million available to spend on other state priorities.

Your friends and family, and our state leaders need to know about this exciting deal so our state can take advantage of it! Last week Cover Georgia placed these full-page ads in newspapers across the state to let our elected leaders know that Medicaid expansion is a deal too good to pass up.

 

Over 500,000 Georgians remain uninsured, rural hospitals continue to close, and our health care system struggles to keep up because Georgia leaders have refused to expand Medicaid. It’s time to close Georgia’s coverage gap, extend health coverage to half a million Georgians, and accelerate Georgia’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Share the Cover Georgia ad and the new CoverGA.org/GoodDeal page with your elected officials. Let them know that Medicaid expansion is the best deal for Georgia!

 

 

 

 

 

 

HAPPENING NOW! COVID-19 VACCINES & HEALTH INSURANCE
All Georgians 16+ now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine!

Last week all Georgia residents 16 years and older became eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations. COVID-19 vaccines protect you from getting seriously ill and keep your loved ones safe from catching the virus. Here are a few resources to help you schedule your vaccine appointment:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Starting tomorrow: Thousands of Georgians newly eligible for discounted health insurance at healthcare.gov

Most Georgians who qualify for health insurance and financial help through the Affordable Care Act (or “Obamacare”) are still uninsured. Help us spread the word!

Healthcare.gov is open now and starting tomorrow, April 1st, Georgians qualify for new discounts on their coverage thanks to the American Rescue Plan (ARP). Georgians can shop for and enroll in affordable, quality health plans now through August 15, 2021.

With the ARP’s added financial help, 127,000 uninsured, middle-income Georgians are eligible for discounts that lower their health insurance costs. Another 134,900 uninsured Georgians with low or modest incomes qualify for lower or zero-dollar ($0) premiums who enroll in plans through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace.

Find out what discounts you or your loved ones may be eligible for with this easy calculator from the Kaiser Family Foundation. Then shop and enroll at healthcare.gov or 1-800-318-2596!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NEW AT GHF!
GHF welcomes new Health Policy Analyst and Organizing Manager

This month, GHF welcomed Whitney Griggs as our new Health Policy Analyst and Knetta Adkins as our new Organizing Manager.

 

Whitney will lead GHF’s research, data, and policy analysis work so that GHF remains evidence-based and data-driven. Knetta will build and grow GHF’s outreach and organizing efforts, keeping GHF in touch with the most important health care stakeholders—Georgia’s health care consumers.

 

We are so pleased to have Whitney and Knetta join the GHF staff! Visit our website to learn more about Whitney, Knetta, and the rest of GHF’s team!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


GHF joins partners to address medical billing & collections practices at Southwest Georgia hospitals

In partnership with Georgia Watch and SOWEGA Rising, GHF is pleased to announce our participation in the Community Benefit and Economic Stability Project (new link). The focus of this initiative is to work with community groups and local health care providers to address local needs around medical billing and debt in southwest Georgia. This project is funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Georgia team will receive technical assistance from Community Catalyst.

 

Check out the new initiative page from Community Catalyst to learn more about this project and look for updates from GHF and our partners as we begin this exciting work.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GHF IN THE NEWS
Georgians rush to sign up for ACA insurance during special enrollment period
Henry Herald | March 8, 2021


Foundation grant aimed at medical billing, debt in southwest Georgia
Henry Herald | March 10, 2021


Clearer path for Georgia children to receive Medicaid passes General Assembly
Albany Herald | March 10, 2021


Will New Incentives For Medicaid Expansion Sway Georgia Leaders?
GPB | March 15, 2021


The Jolt: COVID relief will be at center of the storm in Georgia politics
Atlanta Journal-Constitution | March 15, 2021


Federal stimulus bill brings insurance price breaks for many Georgians
Atlanta Journal-Constitution | March 16, 2021


COVID Relief Plan could help cut ACA insurance costs
Albany Herald | March 17, 2021


Medicaid Expansion Bid Gains as Holdout States Eye New Perk
Bloomberg Government | March 19, 2021


Ga. GOP bets on limited Medicaid expansion despite fed’s push for more
Georgia Recorder | March 29, 2021

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Peach Pulse | Advocacy in SwGA, new health transportation data, Gov.’s Medicaid plan hits a roadblock, & more!

NEW REPORT FROM GEORGIANS IN THE DRIVER’S SEAT
Three out of four Georgia counties found to be health transportation shortage areas

Through our Georgians in the Driver’s Seat initiative, GHF and The Arc Georgia examined how transportation impacts access to health care in Georgia. In the first of two reports, GHF looks at data about each Georgia county to examine where Georgians may face the highest hurdles getting to and from health services because of transportation shortages. Our analysis suggests Georgians in most counties face some transportation-related barriers. GHF paired the analysis with input from consumers and health care providers to offer recommendations for policy solutions.

 

Check out your county’s results and learn how Georgia advocates, policy makers, and community members can work together to eliminate transportation as a barrier to health and health care!

Stay tuned for our follow-up report on the intersection of internet access, transportation, and health care!

 

 

 

 

 

GOVERNOR’S HEALTH CARE PLAN HITS ROADBLOCK
Federal government rolls back approval of Gov. Kemp’s partial Medicaid expansion plan

Georgia’s state leaders continue to reject Medicaid expansion for a plan that would cover far fewer Georgians, impose burdensome work requirements, and leave millions in Georgia’s tax dollars on the table. But recently federal officials hit the brakes on the Governor’s plan, saying the proposed work requirements violate federal law and a recent Executive Order from President Biden. Georgia still has an option to cover more people through Medicaid expansion!

Federal officials will now revisit the thousands of comments Georgians submitted about the Governor’s plan since November 2019. Nine out of ten commenters opposed the Governor’s plan and supported Medicaid expansion instead! These comments will influence how federal officials negotiate with state leaders about the Governor’s plan.

What’s next for the Governor’s plan is a bit unclear, but Georgia still has the option to expand Medicaid to hundreds of thousands of Georgians! Even better, Congress’s upcoming COVID-19 relief package would increase Medicaid funding to more than cover the cost of full expansion for the first two years. Our state must take advantage of this one-time deal to expand Medicaid! Ask your state leaders to act now and expand Medicaid!

 

 

 

 

 

 

HAPPENING NOW!
Special enrollment period runs through May 15th!

Healthcare.gov is open for a special enrollment period from February 15 to May 15, 2021. Georgians have another chance to shop for quality, affordable health plans and enroll in coverage. Nine out of ten Georgians qualify for financial help to lower their premiums and other costs! Most Georgians who qualify for health insurance & financial help through the Affordable Care Act (also called “Obamacare”) are still uninsured. So help us spread the word!

If you need help figuring out if you qualify, how much financial help you can get, or have other questions, contact our partners at the Georgia Primary Care Association. Their help is free and unbiased:

  • Online help is here. Scroll to the bottom of the page to fill out the form for help
  • By phone: 1-844-442-7421

If you or your loved ones need more information about how health insurance works, what to do after you have signed up, and more, GHF has you covered! Check out GHF’s Get Help with Health Insurancelibrary so you and yours get covered and stay covered.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


2021 legislative session crosses half-way point

The Georgia legislative session is more than half-way over, but there is still plenty of opportunity for consumer-driven health policies to be approved by legislators! You can view a full list of the health legislation that we are tracking here. Here are a few of the bills we are currently monitoring and supporting:

  • SB 80, the Ensuring Transparency in Prior Authorization Act, is sponsored by Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick and aims to increase access to care by putting common sense guardrails around prior authorization. (Learn more about prior authorization in our February 8th legislative update.) The Senate Insurance Committee approved SB 80 this week.
  • HB 163, sponsored by Rep. Sharon Cooper, directs Georgia’s Medicaid program to adopt “express lane” eligibility for kids who qualify for Medicaid coverage. The change would make it easier for uninsured Georgia kids who already qualify for Medicaid to enroll and stay covered. The House passed HB 163 earlier this month and the Senate Health and Human Services Committee approved it this week.
  • SB 172, sponsored by Sen. Gloria Butler, would allow Georgia to fully expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. Georgia is one of only 12 states that continues to reject federal money to cover low-income adults. Medicaid expansion would cover more than 500,000 Georgians. SB 172 has not yet been considered by the Senate Appropriations Committee.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NEW AT GHF!
GHF joins Voices for Health Justice project to build health advocacy capacity in Southwest Georgia

Voices for Health Justice is a new initiative led by Community Catalyst, Community Change, and the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. The focus of this initiative is to develop and strengthen engagement in health advocacy through grassroots organizing, racial justice, and anti-racism.

 

In the Georgia Voices for Health Justice project, GHF and our project partners at Georgia Equality and the New Georgia Project will work with Black and brown community members in Southwest Georgia.  Using a leadership development model, community members will learn health advocacy and organizing skills so they are prepared to lead effective community-driven advocacy that improves health outcomes and builds racial equity.

 

Check out this press release from Community Catalyst to learn more about this project and look for updates from GHF and our partners as we begin this exciting work.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


GHF’s donor self-service portal puts you in charge

When you give to GHF, you guarantee that our organization can effectively organize and amplify the voices of Georgia health care consumers now and in the future!
Donors to GHF can now use our new donor self-service portal (just below our existing donation form) to manage your donations, and update your payment and contact information. Your supporter account makes it easier for you to ensure your gifts are having the biggest impact at GHF. Thank you for your support and for helping GHF make a difference!
Not yet a donor to GHF? You can give a one-time or monthly donation here!

SIGN UP SO YOU CAN GET IN LINE FOR YOUR VACCINES
Georgia Governor and Department of Public Health debut new website to register for COVID-19 vaccination 

Last week, Governor Kemp and the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) announced a new website where Georgians can pre-register to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Eligible Georgians can book appointments through MyVaccineGeorgia.com and those who are not yet eligible can sign up to be notified when they become eligible.

Current vaccine priority list:

  • Front-line health care workers
  • Residents of long-term care facilities (like nursing homes)
  • Adults over the age of 65
  • First responders, including law enforcement and firefighters

 

 

 

 

 

GHF IN THE NEWS
Parity Law Aims To Equalize Mental Health And Addiction Coverage With Physical Care
GPB | February 11, 2021


Georgia lawmakers move to get more children insured
Atlanta Journal-Constitution | February 12, 2021


Biden administration threatens Medicaid work requirements in state
Albany Herald | February 13, 2021


Kemp’s health care overhaul in Georgia thrown into limbo
Atlanta Journal-Constitution | February 15, 2021


Biden administration puts Georgia Medicaid overhaul on hold
CBS 46 | February 16, 2021


‘Express lane’ children’s Medicaid bill clears Georgia State House
Gwinnett Daily Post | February 16, 2021


Special enrollment period now open for ACA, could benefit thousands of Georgians without health care
WSB-TV | February 17, 2021


Georgia leader’s Medicaid plan halted by agency
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette | February 17, 2021


Ossoff pitches COVID relief plan as Georgia ramps up vaccine output
Georgia Recorder | February 19, 2021

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Peach Pulse | Legislative session begins, COVID-19 vaccines, & a chance to join the GHF team!

HEALTH CARE UNSCRAMBLED AVAILABLE ON-DEMAND!

Thank you for (virtually) joining us!

Thanks to you, GHF’s 11th annual Health Care Unscrambled was a huge success! We were thrilled to have so many advocates, policy makers, health care providers, and public health professionals join us for this year’s virtual event!

HCU 2021 sessions available on-demand!

Not a morning person? Had another meeting during one of this year’s Health Care Unscrambled sessions? No worries! Recordings of each session are available in our digital program now. Our digital program also features photos, slides, and materials from each session for your convenience.

Don’t forget! GHF has you covered for the 2021 Georgia legislative session. Review GHF’s 2021-2022 policy priorities, track health-related legislation, and contact your elected officials on our website and in your inbox each week.
TAKE ACTION FOR YOUR COMMUNITY!

Ask your local public health officials to prioritize equity when giving out the COVID-19 vaccine

Communities of color, low-income families & individuals, immigrant communities, and rural areas in Georgia have been hardest hit by COVID-19. In order for Georgia to successfully and effectively recover from COVID-19, our state needs a vaccine distribution plan that prioritizes equity and puts the communities hit hardest at the front of the line.

 

Your local public health (PH) officials are making a lot of specific decisions about how vaccines are distributed in your community. You have the chance to influence those decisions now! Ask your local PH district leaders to present their plans to the community, including how racial equity is built into the plan, and get public input. Contact your public health officials today!


Ask your legislator to commit to Medicaid expansion!

Over 560,000 Georgians are still waiting for Georgia leaders to make the right choice and expand Medicaid. State leaders can expand Medicaid at any time and we are asking them to publicly commit to doing just that in 2021! By expanding the Medicaid health insurance program, thousands more Georgians would gain health coverage and access to care if they become sick without the worry of unaffordable medical bills afterward. Georgia is one of only 12 states that have not yet done the right thing by expanding Medicaid. Our legislators can make 2021 a brighter, healthier year for all Georgians! Ask state leaders to make a New Year’s resolution for Medicaid expansion today.

THE GHF TEAM IS GROWING!

GHF welcomes three new board members

Chastity Walker, Jenny Besse, and Abbie Fuksman have all joined the GHF Board of Directors! These three board members bring a breadth of experience and knowledge that will help to inform and guide GHF’s work over their terms of service. Join us in welcoming our new board members and learn more about GHF’s Board of Directors and Staff on our website.


GHF is hiring a full-time Organizing Manager!

You can join the GHF team by applying to be our new Organizing Manager! The Organizing Manager will be responsible for directing collaborative coalition strategies and leading outreach, education, & organizing initiatives directly with Georgia consumers. The Organizing Manager will work closely with the rest of the GHF team to advance policies that foster a healthy, equitable Georgia. Please visit GHF’s Employment Opportunities page for more information about this position and how to apply.

GHF IN THE NEWS

Annual Legislative Suppers, Breakfasts Go Digital As The Legislative Session Gets Underway
GPB | January 11, 2021


Advocates hope lawmakers step-up to fill mental health need amplified by pandemic
Union Recorder | January 13, 2021


Providers Sue Trump Administration Over Approval Of Georgia Plans To Nix Healthcare.gov
WABE | January 15, 2021


Georgia’s slow COVID vaccine rollout exposes broad public health shortfall
Georgia Recorder | January 20, 2021

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