GBPI In The News Georgia’s outlook uncertain if replacement for Obamacare passes March 7, 2017 / January 15, 2020 by GBPI Admin How would the new health care plan proposed by congressional Republicans affect Georgia?Much of the impact has yet to be analyzed. Under many of the plan’s elements, though, the states would be treated similarly. One striking change nationwide would fulfill a longtime GOP campaign promise: The newly unveiled American Health Care Act would eliminate the […] Read more » health Laura Harker medicaid
Fact Sheets Health Justice Laura Harker Planned Medicaid Changes Put State Health System at Risk March 7, 2017 / January 15, 2020 by Laura Harker | 1 Comment on Planned Medicaid Changes Put State Health System at Risk Congressional proposals to remake the federal Medicaid funding system into one based on block grants or one that is capped per enrollee threaten to squeeze Georgia’s budget in coming years. Replacing the existing system with either one endangers health care innovation in Georgia or shrinking the number of people with access to coverage. Almost 2 […] Read more » Block grants medicaid
Blog Health Justice GBPI Letter to Governor Outlines Pitfalls of Medicaid Caps, Block Grants February 15, 2017 / January 16, 2020 by GBPI Admin In a letter delivered today to Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal, the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute outlined likely negative consequences to the state from potential funding cuts to the federal Medicaid safety net. Federal funding cuts threaten to destabilize the state’s Medicaid budget and force Georgia to deny coverage to eligible Georgians in critical need […] Read more » Federal Government medicaid
Budget and Taxes Health Justice Laura Harker Reports Overview: 2018 Budget for Department of Community Health February 7, 2017 / January 16, 2020 by Laura Harker Governor Nathan Deal proposes a 2018 budget of $2.57 billion in state general funds for the Department of Community Health. This is a decrease of $85.7 million from the 2017 fiscal year, mostly due to an increased rate for federal matching funds in the Medicaid program. Federal funding for the department is $7.6 billion in […] Read more » FY2018 medicaid
GBPI In The News State insurance chief asks Congress to allow more local control January 27, 2017 / January 16, 2020 by GBPI Admin Georgia’s insurance commissioner wants Republicans in Congress to allow states more flexibility in setting their own health insurance rules.Ralph Hudgens, who has long opposed the Affordable Care Act, also says that when it is repealed, as is likely, the federal government should fund state “high-risk’’ insurance pools for people with pre-existing health conditions. Read the […] Read more » Affordable Care Act Laura Harker medicaid
Blog Budget and Taxes Health Justice K-12 Education Taifa Smith Butler Worker Justice Stabilizing Georgia’s Health System Tops 2017 Legislative To-do List January 10, 2017 / January 15, 2020 by Taifa Smith Butler As published in the Atlanta Journal Constitution A reeling state health care system. Chronically underfunded public schools. Working families and communities that need a financial boost. State lawmakers convene in Atlanta this week with those pressing issues on their to-do list once again. Georgia’s 236 legislators also are required to pass a budget, expected to […] Read more » EITC K-12 medicaid
GBPI In The News Laura Harker Georgia’s interest ebbs in Medicaid expansion December 13, 2016 / January 15, 2020 by Laura Harker State lawmakers were teed up last month to discuss ways of expanding Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act that have been favored in other conservative states. But that was before Donald Trump’s stunning victory, which has made an overhaul of the controversial Obamacare law all but certain. Read the full article on The Tifton Gazzette. Read more » Affordable Care Act health Laura Harler medicaid
Blog Health Justice Laura Harker Affordable Care Act Repeal Risks Health of 1 million Georgians December 12, 2016 / January 15, 2020 by Laura Harker | 2 Comments on Affordable Care Act Repeal Risks Health of 1 million Georgians Congress appears poised to repeal much of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) early in 2017 before enacting a replacement plan for 2019 when the repeal would likely take effect. This repeal and delay approach threatens 1 million Georgians who stand to lose health coverage in 2019. Without the ability to see a doctor, many more […] Read more » Affordable Care Act medicaid
Blog Budget and Taxes Cash and Safety Net Health Justice Jennifer Owens K-12 Education Worker Justice The Path Forward – A Strong Middle Class Is Essential for Georgia November 16, 2016 / January 15, 2020 by Jennifer Owens | 1 Comment on The Path Forward – A Strong Middle Class Is Essential for Georgia As the dust continues to settle in the wake of last week’s presidential election, a cloud of uncertainty still obscures what the policy and budget consequences will be here at home in the Peach State. Still, two things remain absolutely certain: Georgia families are struggling, and GBPI is resolved in our important work to spotlight […] Read more » medicaid
Featured Health Justice Laura Harker Reports Unlocking the Benefits of an Inclusive Health Workforce October 7, 2016 / January 15, 2020 by Laura Harker Diversifying Georgia’s Health Workforce Could Expand Access, Improve Care As the population of Georgia continues to rapidly grow and diversify, it is important that the health care system keeps up to serve more patients from a wide range of racial and ethnic backgrounds. Training and attracting new providers is critical to meet the state’s health […] Read more » medicaid
