As the state begins its 2011 fiscal year it is facing another potential budget shortfall of approx $500 million. This is on top of the $2.5 billion in cuts already implemented since FY 2009. Among the three causes is the failure by Congress to extend the enhanced Medicaid match for states. All departments are affected, including education, public safety, and regulatory watch dog functions. This report references alternative strategies to widespread cuts. Download the PDF.

Public Has Until June 1 to Comment on Georgia’s Medicaid Work Requirements as Coverage Barriers Persist
This press-release was co-authored with Georgians for a Healthy Future As federal officials consider extending