Cover Georgia Community Update | February 2026

February 2026 Community Update | Cover Georgia Community Update This Month in Health Advocacy: February 2026 February 2026  |  Cover Georgia Coalition Imagine being turned away from a doctor, not because care wasn’t available, but because you couldn’t afford it. For hundreds of thousands of Georgians, that isn’t a hypothetical. It’s their everyday reality, and it’s why the work of Cover Georgia exists. This month, as we celebrate Black History Month, we are reminded that

Georgians for a Healthy Future February 27, 2026

Georgia’s Comprehensive Health Coverage Commission meets again, but avoids the hard questions as coverage losses loom

The Comprehensive Health Coverage Commission (CHCC) met on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, for the first time in nearly a year. The commission was created to explore solutions for closing Georgia’s health insurance coverage gap and to recommend ways the state could expand access to affordable care. But despite that mission, there has been little progress in advancing actionable solutions, even as Georgia’s coverage challenges have deepened and the health policy landscape has continued to change.

Georgians for a Healthy Future October 30, 2025

Georgia’s household budget: Why Medicaid expansion is the smart choice in 2026

What happens when a household gets hit with a new bill, but the paycheck stays the same? Families sit down at the kitchen table and make tough choices. They cut back on school clothes, skip car maintenance, or delay doctor visits to make ends meet. The money has to come from somewhere. This is the same challenge Georgia will face when the legislature reconvenes in January. Federal changes under H.R. 1 (2025) will shrink the

Georgians for a Healthy Future October 29, 2025

Want to Make a Difference in Your Community? Become a Coverage Captain.

Be the solution: Become a Cover Georgia Coverage Captain and bridge the health insurance coverage gap in Georgia.  Thousands of Georgians are stuck in the coverage gap Imagine not being able to go to the doctor when you’re sick, skipping prescriptions because they’re too expensive, or ignoring a health problem because you simply can’t afford care. That’s the reality for too many Georgians caught in our state’s health coverage gap — people who make too

Georgians for a Healthy Future August 20, 2025

Left Behind: The Women in Georgia’s Coverage Gap

Women’s History Month Spotlight: The Stories of Georgia Women in the Coverage Gap In Georgia, women are the backbone of families, communities, and our economy. They are mothers, caregivers, essential workers, and small business owners. They are the ones who often put others first—making sure their children get to doctor’s appointments, their aging parents take their medications, and their neighbors have a meal when times are tough. But what happens when the women holding everything

Georgians for a Healthy Future March 20, 2025

Cover Georgia’s 2025 Advocacy Day: A Powerful Call for Change

On February 24, advocates from across Georgia came together at the State Capitol for Cover Georgia’s 2025 Advocacy Day. Their mission? To call on state leaders to take immediate action to close Georgia’s coverage gap and expand Medicaid. Throughout the morning, advocates learned about the impact of the coverage gap, gained advocacy skills, and met with legislators to share stories and push for change. The event concluded with a powerful group photo on the Capitol

Anthony Hill March 4, 2025
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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 being turned away from a hospital, not because a doctor couldn’t help you, but because you couldn’t afford care. Imagine watching a loved one suffer through an illness, knowing that the treatment they need is just out of reach. For too many people in Georgia, this isn’t just a nightmare; it’s their reality. Right now, more than 400,000 Georgians are

Anthony Hill February 19, 2025

Action needed: Pathways Waiver Renewal Public Comment Opportunity

The Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) has submitted a waiver extension request for the Pathways to Coverage program. The proposed changes still leave thousands of Georgians uninsured and without an option for health coverage, including: Pathways has struggled to meet its goals of meaningfully increasing access to care for low-income Georgians, enrolling only 6,500 participants in a year and a half. That is just 3% of those who would benefit from full Medicaid expansion.

Georgians for a Healthy Future February 3, 2025
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The Comprehensive Health Coverage Commission’s Work to Date: A perspective from the Cover Georgia coalition

Overview In the 2024 legislative session, Georgia lawmakers passed legislation creating the Comprehensive Health Coverage Commission (CHCC). Charged with exploring issues related to access and quality of health care for Georgia’s low-income and uninsured populations, the CHCC will convene over two years (ending in December 2026).  The Commission will advise the Governor, General Assembly, and Department of Community Health on its findings and potential solutions to improve health care access in Georgia through semi-annual reports. 

Georgians for a Healthy Future December 13, 2024
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CHCC Meeting Recap: Framework for Exploring Coverage Solutions Introduced

On Thursday, November 14th, Georgia’s Comprehensive Health Coverage Commission (CHCC) held its 3rd meeting of the year. The CHCC was created by the Georgia legislature earlier this year to study the state’s health care coverage programs and identify opportunities to improve access and coverage for low-income and uninsured Georgians. The Commission is scheduled to deliver its initial report to the General Assembly on December 1st of this year. Missed the first 2 meetings? Catch up

Anthony Hill November 19, 2024

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