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Georgia can't wait
Many hard-working Georgians have incomes that are too high to qualify for the state’s Medicaid program but too low to qualify for financial help to buy private insurance. That leaves them in the Medicaid coverage gap without access to affordable health care.
Closing the Medicaid coverage cap would have an immediate impact on:
- Rural communities
- Caregivers
- First responders
- Small business owner
- LGBTQ+ community
- Low-wage workers
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Expansion FAQ’S
Cover Georgia’s goal is to provide clear and accurate information to empower you to take action to help Georgia closes its coverage gap (i.e. expands Medicaid) If you don’t find the answer you’re looking for, feel free to reach out to us for further assistance. We’re here to help!
Closing the coverage gap would benefit over 500,000 Georgians who currently lack health insurance. This includes 175,000 low-income individuals who do not qualify for Medicaid and cannot afford private insurance, as well as 183,000 uninsured Georgians just above the poverty line.
Closing the coverage gap could create 30,000 to 60,000 new jobs, particularly benefiting rural communities. It would also increase state and local tax revenues by $110 million annually and incentivize increased work hours among covered individuals.
Yes, Georgia stands to gain up to $9 in federal funding for every dollar spent on closing the coverage gap. This would result in $3 billion annually in federal funds, with an initial signing bonus of over $1 billion, covering most of the state’s share of costs.
Resources
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Left Behind: The Women in Georgia’s Coverage Gap
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On February 24, advocates from across Georgia came together at the State Capitol for Cover
Rooted in the Past, Fighting for the Future: Black-Led Movements and Health Care Access in Georgia
How Black-Led Movements of the Past Guide the Fight to Close Georgia’s Coverage Gap Imagine
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