Georgia Department of Community Health
Coverage of Georgia Department of Community Health in the Nexus archive.
- Advocates puzzled after HIV is left off of Georgia’s ‘medically frail’ list for Medicaid work rules
Georgia officials excluded HIV from a list of 'medically frail' conditions that would exempt low-income residents from Medicaid work requirements. Advocates argue this omission could worsen health outcomes and increase costs for the state. The proposed rule, aligning with federal Medicaid changes, is under review by the Georgia Department of Community Health ahead of an August 13 board meeting.
- Advocates puzzled after HIV is left off of Georgia’s ‘medically frail’ list for Medicaid work rules
Georgia officials excluded HIV from a list of conditions exempting low-income residents from Medicaid work requirements, raising concerns from health advocates. The state's proposed policy aligns with federal Medicaid changes requiring work or community service for coverage, but advocates argue excluding HIV could worsen health outcomes and increase costs. A decision on the policy is pending a state board meeting.
- Aflac general counsel: Georgia lawmakers took a crucial step forward on sickle cell disease – but there’s more work to be done
Georgia lawmakers passed the Sickle Cell Disease Protection Act, requiring annual Medicaid coverage reviews for sickle cell treatments, with bipartisan support and signed into law by Governor Brian Kemp. Similar laws exist in Louisiana, Virginia, and Tennessee, but the author urges more states to follow to improve access to new treatments.