Blog People Powered Prosperity Taifa Smith Butler Committed to a People-First Vision and Ready for What’s Next December 26, 2018 / May 19, 2020 by Taifa Smith Butler Our 2018 Highlights that Mattered to You Most Can I speak my truth for a minute? Leading a research organization focused on fiscal policy and expanding economic opportunity for all, in the South, is not for the faint of heart. The regrettable legacy of slavery and racism persists in our economy and makes for a […] Read more » Budget Budget & Taxes Economic Security economy Education health Medicaid Expansion
Blog Health Justice Health Insurance Would Help Matt and Other Georgians Recover From Mental Illness December 14, 2018 / May 19, 2020 by Eric Strunz Matt Hiltman lowered his shoulder as his horse galloped down the windswept field, kicking up clods of earth in its wake. His steel armor gleamed in the bright sun, and the audience on the sidelines roared with anticipation. Two horses and two riders fast approached each other on a collision course. The crowd fell silent […] Read more » coverage-gap medicaid Medicaid Expansion mental health
Past Events Insights 2019: 15 Forward November 15, 2018 / January 16, 2020 by Jhai James Registration is closed for Insights 2019: 15 Forward but there’s still time to make plans to attend. Walk-up registration will be available on the day event, Jan. 25, 2019. Along with our team of policy analysts and expert panelists, we’ll examine how Georgia can create a stronger and fairer economy by advancing People-Powered Prosperity. Information presented during […] Read more » Budget Budget & Taxes economy Education health Higher Education K-12 medicaid Medicaid Expansion State Budget State Taxes
Blog Health Justice Laura Harker Expanding Rural Hospital Tax Credit Won’t Cure Georgia’s Health Ailments September 26, 2018 / May 19, 2020 by Laura Harker Georgia lawmakers may consider boosting the state’s annual tax credit for rural hospitals from $60 million to $100 million when the new legislature arrives for work in January. The effort to bring more money to financially struggling rural hospitals is commendable, but evidence points to greater financial benefits for rural hospitals and higher return on […] Read more » health medicaid Medicaid Expansion rural Georgia rural hospital tax credit Rural hospitals
GBPI In The News State representatives push for Medicaid expansion June 26, 2018 / May 19, 2020 by GBPI Admin ALBANY, GA (WALB) – Hundreds of thousands of people in Georgia cannot afford health insurance, but also don’t qualify for Medicaid. That’s according to Georgia lawmakers who want to change that. “About 1.2 million residents don’t have any health insurance,” said Laura Harker, a policy analyst with the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute (GBPI). Read the full article […] Read more » health Laura Harker Medicaid Expansion
GBPI In The News New report says Medicaid expansion would cover 473,000 more Georgians May 17, 2018 / May 19, 2020 by GBPI Admin A new report estimates that a full Medicaid expansion in Georgia would provide health insurance to 473,000 more residents in 2019. The Urban Institute policy brief, released Wednesday, is the latest to predict the effect of expansion on the state. Read the full article on Georgia Health News. Read more » Affordable Care Act Medicaid Expansion Taifa Smith Butler
Blog Budget and Taxes Taifa Smith Butler New State Budget Marks Progress, Leaves Important Work Undone May 7, 2018 / May 19, 2020 by Taifa Smith Butler Georgia’s new annual budget signed into law by Gov. Nathan Deal last week marks a positive step forward on education and a few other crucial issues, yet also falls short of addressing some of the state’s most pressing needs. The approved spending plan for the 2019 budget year that begins July 1, 2018 includes a […] Read more » Budget & Taxes Education FY 2019 Governor Deal K-12 Legislature medicaid Medicaid Expansion State Budget
Blog Health Justice Laura Harker A Health Insurance Card in Every Georgian’s Pocket May 1, 2018 / June 24, 2020 by Laura Harker Thousands of Georgians are stuck without any affordable options for health insurance because state leaders repeatedly reject billions of dollars meant to pay for coverage. About 240,000 workers, students, veterans and other Georgians make too little to get financial help to buy health insurance and do not currently qualify for Medicaid. The majority of these […] Read more » coverage-gap medicaid Medicaid Expansion
Blog Health Justice Laura Harker Legislation Proposes Steps to Improve Rural Health Care, Omits Major Coverage Solution March 12, 2018 / January 14, 2020 by Laura Harker State lawmakers introduced several bills this year aiming to improve access to health care in rural Georgia. Six rural Georgia hospitals closed since 2013 and the state’s high rate of uninsured means many people in rural communities lack health coverage. The House Rural Development Council, created in 2017 to study the problem, traveled across the […] Read more » coverage-gap HB 769 HB 827 health health coverage health insurance medicaid Medicaid Expansion micro-hospitals Rural hospitals
Health Justice Laura Harker Reports Overview: 2019 Fiscal Year Budget for the Department of Community Health February 6, 2018 / January 14, 2020 by Laura Harker Gov. Nathan Deal proposes a 2019 budget of $2.79 billion in state general funds for the Department of Community Health. This is an increase of $249.2 million from the 2018 fiscal year, mostly to replace non-recurring court settlement funds in last year’s budget and to offset a decrease in the federal matching rate for Medicaid. […] Read more » Budget Department of Community Health health medicaid Medicaid Expansion PeachCare Rural hospitals
