“They haven’t done any checks since March of 2020 so everyone has been able to keep their coverage for that entire period without having to renew,” said Laura Colbert, Executive…
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In addition to overall health outcomes and indicators that consistently place Georgia in the bottom tier nationally, our state has considerable health disparities between communities. Racial and ethnic minority communities, rural and low-income urban communities, and those with disabilities and chronic mental illness, all experience worse health and worse opportunities for health than their peers. Georgians for a Healthy Future supports policies and practices that advance the opportunities for optimal health for all Georgians.
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Voices for Equity
September 12, 2017

Health Beyond Health Care: Opportunities to Improve Health by Addressing Social Determinants
November 15, 2016

Health Insurance Options for Georgia’s LGBT Community
October 7, 2015

Transgender Health Care
October 7, 2015

Health Care for People Living with HIV/AIDS
October 7, 2015

Why Closing the Coverage Gap Matters to Georgia’s LGBT Community
October 7, 2015
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