CHCC Meeting Recap: Low Pathways Participation Takes Center Stage
On September 5th, Georgia’s Comprehensive Health Coverage Commission (CHCC) held its second meeting. The CHCC, created by state leaders this past spring, is tasked with exploring ways to improve health […]
Georgia’s new Health Coverage Commission kicks off its work
Did you know that a new Commission of health leaders has begun meeting to explore how to improve access to care for low-income and uninsured Georgians? Thursday, July 25th marked […]
Job Opening: Cover Georgia Seeking Coverage Captains Around The State
Job Description: Coverage Captains County Engagement Leaders The Cover Georgia coalition works together to expand access to health care for all Georgians, especially those who can least afford it. Led by […]
Cover Georgia Coalition Applauds New Health Coverage Commission Appointments
Statement from the Cover Georgia coalition: The Cover Georgia coalition applauds the appointments made by Governor Kemp and legislative leaders to the Comprehensive Health Coverage Commission. Established by HB 1339, […]
Join Cover Georgia in celebrating Juneteenth
As we approach Juneteenth, let’s celebrate the progress that has been made towards racial equality in the U.S., and pause to assess the gaps and inequities that still affect the […]
Study Links Medicaid Cuts to Increased Evictions, Highlighting Risks as Pandemic Protections End
A recent study published in Health Affairs reveals that a substantial reduction in Tennessee’s Medicaid enrollment almost two decades ago resulted in a significant surge in evictions, shedding light on […]
Shifting Winds: Republican States Reconsider Medicaid Expansion Amid Changing Political Landscape
The landscape of public health benefits in Southern Republican-controlled states is undergoing a significant shift, with House speakers in Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi expressing the need to consider expanding coverage […]
Medicaid & the disability community: One family’s journey
Georgia’s Medicaid health insurance system covers many different Georgians, including those with disabilities. The coverage provided to people with disabilities offers much-needed support to individuals and families that might otherwise […]
Georgia’s health care transportation crisis: James and Lamar County
Having access to transportation is crucial to having access to health care. Each year millions of Americans miss or delay health care because they do not have a way to […]
Cover Georgia, partners & you spoke up about new Pathways program
Thank you for sharing your Pathways program experiences with state leaders! On December 7th, the Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) held a public forum about the Georgia Pathways to Coverage program. The forum included an […]