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Whether you’re a policymaker exploring solutions, a student conducting research or someone just trying to learn more about the Georgia budget and fiscal policy, we produce research, analysis and testimony on a wide range of issues.
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The Governor’s Bad Math on Medicaid
+ Full Article: The Governor’s Bad Math on MedicaidPosted by Timothy Sweeney A spokesperson for the Governor claimed this weekend that the price tag for expanding Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act would equal 25 percent of what the state currently spends in total. That claim is flat out false. Our legislators should ignore this bad math and move forward with the expansion,…
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Ruling on Affordable Care Act is a Victory for Georgia’s Uninsured – Now It’s Time for Georgia’s Leaders to Implement the Law
+ Full Article: Ruling on Affordable Care Act is a Victory for Georgia’s Uninsured – Now It’s Time for Georgia’s Leaders to Implement the LawPosted by Timothy Sweeney The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling that the Affordable Care Act is constitutional is a major victory for efforts to improve access to affordable health care in our country. But the work is not done. Now it’s time for the state to act so Georgians can take advantage of new health care…
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May Revenue Review: Revenue Growth Insufficient to Fund Reserves
+ Full Article: May Revenue Review: Revenue Growth Insufficient to Fund ReservesPosted by Alan Essig Although revenue has increased 5.1 percent over the first 11 months of the current fiscal year, the revenue growth is inadequate to increase funds to the Revenue Shortfall Reserve (RSR) or fully fund the Education Mid-Year Adjustment Reserve. The economic health of Georgia depends on developing a fiscal plan that produces…
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Medicaid Redesign
+ Full Article: Medicaid RedesignPosted by Timothy Sweeney GBPI’s FY 2013 Budget Analysis: Community Health underscored issues with the pending Medicaid redesign that we should keep in mind. People who rely on Medicaid and PeachCare could face another challenge when the state rolls out its plan to “redesign” the two programs. Department officials have indicated that generating budgetary savings…
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Lawmakers Need to Head off Medicaid, PeachCare Funding Cut
+ Full Article: Lawmakers Need to Head off Medicaid, PeachCare Funding CutPosted by Timothy Sweeney Georgians who depend on two key programs for health coverage are threatened by funding cuts, and policymakers need to prevent that from happening. Medicaid and PeachCare help more Georgians than ever receive much needed health care, particularly children. That’s crucial when so many Americans have lost jobs that provided health insurance…
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FY 2013 Budget Analysis: Public Health
+ Full Article: FY 2013 Budget Analysis: Public HealthGeorgia’s public health challenges such as obesity, infectious disease and low birthweight continue to increase in importance, but Georgia’s per-capita investment in public health programs has declined in recent years due to a shrinking state funding commitment coupled with a growing state population. Download the full report. Related Materials: FY 2013 Budget Analysis: Public…
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FY 2013 Budget Analysis: Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
+ Full Article: FY 2013 Budget Analysis: Behavioral Health and Developmental DisabilitiesThe Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities was established as a stand-alone agency beginning in FY 2010 (July 1, 2009) after the break-up of the Department of Human Resources. While Georgia’s programs serving individuals with developmental disabilities and behavioral health needs sustained cuts in FY 2009 along with other state agencies, significant funding has…
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FY 2013 Budget Analysis: Community Health
+ Full Article: FY 2013 Budget Analysis: Community HealthDespite enrollment growth to Georgia’s Medicaid and PeachCare programs and the increased cost of health care in recent years, Georgia appropriated fewer General Fund dollars to programs in FY 2013 than the enacted FY 2009 budget, which preceded the recession. Download the full report Related Materials: Medicaid Redesign Lawmakers Need to Head off Medicaid,…
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FY 2013 Budget Analysis: Human Services
+ Full Article: FY 2013 Budget Analysis: Human ServicesThe FY 2013 Budget Analysis: Human Services report examines key trends within the Department of Human Resources (DHS), including budget cuts and staff reduction and restructuring all while demand for services has increased. What takes DHS to a new low in FY 2013; however, is the loss of $37.3 million in federal Temporary Assistance for Needy…
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