Medicaid expansion

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
Little boy raises fist in air in protest. Mixed race child political protester raising fist

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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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

A Medicaid move worth celebrating!

Medicaid has been a fundamental part of Georgia’s health care system for 54 years. Medicaid covers half of Georgia kids, half of births in the state, and three out of four Georgians in long-term care (like nursing homes). Without Medicaid, low-income Georgia families would have no access to affordable, quality health care.

Georgians for a Healthy Future April 15, 2022

Doing Nothing is Not an Option: Georgia Must Decide How to Move Forward After Key Decision from Biden Administration

Background: In 2019, Georgia submitted a plan to the Centers Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to expand Medicaid to a certain subset of Georgians. Under the plan, called the Georgia Pathways waiver, the state planned to allow individuals aged 19-64 making up to 100% of the federal poverty line (FPL) ($12,880 for an individual and $17,420 for a family of 2) to apply for Medicaid coverage. The Georgia Pathways plan also required these newly eligible

Georgians for a Healthy Future January 12, 2022

Celebrating Medicaid’s 56th Birthday with Schitt’s Creek gifs!

This month marks the 56th anniversary of President Lyndon B. Johnson signing Medicaid and Medicare into law through the Social Security Act of 1965. Over the past five decades, Medicaid has become a bedrock of Georgia’s health care system, promoting the health and well-being of Georgians. Because of Medicaid, Georgians like Travis are afforded access to essential medical care and long-term health benefits. Today, let’s celebrate Medicaid and all it has done and continues to

Georgians for a Healthy Future July 30, 2021

Georgia’s Uninsured Workers Need Our Help

Georgia is one of 12 states that has not yet taken up Medicaid expansion, denying hundreds of thousands of working adults access to quality, affordable health care. If the state expanded Medicaid coverage, approximately 452,600 uninsured adults, or 39 percent of the state’s uninsured adult population, could gain health insurance. Thanks to a new report from our partners at Georgetown University Center for Children and Families, we know that 44 percent of those working without

Georgians for a Healthy Future May 4, 2021

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