Fact Sheets Health Justice Leah Chan Georgia’s State and Local Public Health System Supports Healthy Communities and a Strong Economy September 16, 2025 / October 28, 2026 by Leah Chan Read more »
Briefs Health Justice Leah Chan Fast Facts: Funding for Georgia’s State and Local Public Health System September 16, 2025 / September 22, 2025 by Leah Chan Georgia’s health security and economic well-being depend on a modernized, fully funded state and local public health system. This brief provides policymakers and advocates with a brief overview of how Georgia funds public health. For more background on the importance of public health, please read this fact sheet. Less than $1 in every $10 state […] Read more »
Fact Sheets Federal Policy Health Justice Leah Chan Georgians could see hospital closures and reduced health coverage due to Medicaid changes in New Federal Law July 28, 2025 / October 28, 2026 by Leah Chan Read more »
Budget and Taxes Budget Primer Health Justice Leah Chan Georgia Health Primer for State Fiscal Year 2026 June 30, 2025 / July 1, 2025 by Leah Chan Read More of the 2026 Budget Primer here. Georgia’s 2026 Health Budget The Departments of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD), Community Health (DCH) and Public Health (DPH) are the primary agencies focused on the state’s health care and public health systems. Georgia plans to provide almost $7.7 billion in state funds for these three […] Read more »
Briefs Federal Policy Health Justice Leah Chan House-Passed Federal Budget Legislation Proposes Historical Medicaid Cuts With Serious Fiscal Impacts for Georgia May 21, 2025 / June 17, 2025 by Leah Chan *The following information reflects the legislation passed by the United States House of Representatives on May 22, 2025. Additional information will be provided as the bill progresses. Introduction and Summary Congress is currently negotiating a federal budget package. To pay for tax cuts for wealthy individuals and corporations, Congress is looking for ways to decrease […] Read more » budget reconciliation
Health Justice Leah Chan Press Releases & Statements Public Has Until June 1 to Comment on Georgia’s Medicaid Work Requirements as Coverage Barriers Persist May 13, 2025 / May 13, 2025 by Leah Chan This press-release was co-authored with Georgians for a Healthy Future As federal officials consider extending Georgia’s Pathways program and Congress considers applying a nationwide Pathways-like work requirement to adults in Medicaid, Georgia advocates urge the public to speak out by June 1. ATLANTA — Georgia’s limited Medicaid program with work reporting requirements has underperformed on […] Read more »
Health Justice Leah Chan Press Releases & Statements Our Comments on the Pathways to Coverage 1115 Demonstration Waiver Extension Notice February 26, 2025 / February 26, 2025 by Leah Chan On January 21, 2025, Georgia’s Department of Community Health notified the public of its intention to submit an extension for the state’s 1115 demonstration waiver known as Pathways to Coverage. GBPI’s Director of Health Justice, Leah Chan, submitted the following written comment during the state’s public comment period. Dear Executive Director Portman, Thank you for […] Read more »
Bill Analysis Briefs Budget and Taxes Health Justice Leah Chan Overview: 2026 Fiscal Year Budget for the Georgia Department of Public Health February 10, 2025 / February 12, 2025 by Leah Chan Introduction The Department of Public Health programs focus on health promotion and health-related disaster response and preparedness as well as disease and injury prevention. Governor Kemp’s budget proposal for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 provides the Department with about $436 million in state funds. That includes $403 million in state general funds and about $13.9 million in […] Read more » Budget Overview
Bill Analysis Briefs Budget and Taxes Health Justice Leah Chan Overview: 2026 Fiscal Year Budget for the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities February 10, 2025 / February 12, 2025 by Leah Chan Introduction Among a range of duties, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities operates five state psychiatric hospitals, provides evaluation and treatment for individuals under the jurisdiction of the court system to determine their competency to stand trial and provides community-based services to Georgians living with mental health conditions, substance use disorders and […] Read more » Budget Overview
Bill Analysis Briefs Budget and Taxes Health Justice Leah Chan Overview: 2026 Fiscal Year Budget for the Georgia Department of Community Health February 7, 2025 / February 12, 2025 by Leah Chan Introduction The Department of Community Health administers the state’s healthcare safety net, reimburses hospitals for services provided to uninsured and underinsured Georgians, manages health insurance coverage for state and school system employees and regulates health care and long-term care facilities. Governor Kemp’s budget proposal for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 provides the Department with $5.5 billion […] Read more » Budget Overview DCH Department of Community Health
