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Millions of adults and children will likely be re-evaluated for Medicaid eligibility in 2023

An expected end to the federal COVID-19 public health emergency next year means low-income Georgians should prepare for Medicaid evaluations, says the Georgia Department of Public Health

December 31, 2022
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  • Sofi Gratas
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp handily beat David Perdue, former President Trump's hand picked candidate in the 2022 Republican Gubernatorial primary , to set up a re-election race against Democrat Stacey Abrams.

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Kemp allots $125M in federal money for school health centers

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is allotting $125 million in federal COVID-19 relief money to expand school-based health centers. Tuesday's announcement it the latest move by Kemp to spend federal money as he runs for reelection against Democrat Stacey Abrams.

August 24, 2022
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Lawmakers Brief: 'Express Lane' For Georgia Children To Medicaid Passes State Senate

Thousands of children in low-income families could soon have an easier path to Medicaid in Georgia after “express lane” legislation passed the Georgia State Senate.

 

March 11, 2021
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  • Rahul Bali

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Medicaid, PeachCare Enrollment Grows As Pandemic Continues

Georgia’s Medicaid and PeachCare rolls continue to grow amid the economic devastation from COVID-19.

Newly released June enrollment figures show that Medicaid membership grew by 23,000, while PeachCare, the children’s health insurance program in Georgia, saw enrollment rise by nearly 14,000.

July 21, 2020
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  • Andy Miller
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Feds Offer Rural Hospitals 'Band-Aid' As Coronavirus Adds To Financial Ills

For the state’s fragile rural hospitals, the pandemic represents a stress test some observers worry not all will survive. Since 2010, seven hospitals have closed their doors.

July 21, 2020
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  • Jill Nolin
More than 60 of Georgia's 159 counties have no pediatrician.

Barriers Georgia Kids Face In Healthcare Programs

Georgia has the seventh highest rate of uninsured children in the country. The problem is especially severe in low-income communities. The report from...

October 09, 2018
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  • Virginia Prescott and
  • La'Raven Taylor

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Mayor Reed Legal Action Against Mary Norwood PeachCare Runs Out Of Money Next Month Plant Vogtle Decision Due Next Week

December 12, 2017
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  • Drew Dawson

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