GBPI In The News Health department seeks more money August 26, 2011 / January 16, 2020 by GBPI Admin GBPI Director of Health Policy Tim Sweeney is quoted in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Download the news article. Read more » Atlanta Journal-Constitution Carrie Teegardin health medicaid PeachCare Tim Sweeney
Fact Sheets Health Justice Policy Areas Georgia & Federal Government Ensure Elderly and Newborns Have Safety Net November 8, 2010 / January 15, 2020 by GBPI Staff Georgia’s Medicaid program is a significant payer of healthcare services for some of Georgia’s most vulnerable residents. This fact sheet provides an overview about who is served by the Medicaid program, how costs vary by population, and the income-eligibility criteria for Georgia’s Medicaid and PeachCare programs. Download the PDF. Read more » elderly Fact Sheet health medicaid newborns PeachCare
Budget and Taxes Health Justice Policy Areas Reports Lawmakers Protect Medicaid, Funding Gaps Loom for 2012: Analysis of FY 2011 Health Care Budgets June 21, 2010 / January 15, 2020 by GBPI Staff Lawmakers cut Department of Community Health by $236.8 million and increased support for the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities by 9.3 percent. There are no cuts to Medicaid or PeachCare eligibility; the budget has new revenue from a provider fee to increase reimbursement rates to hospitals. The budget is heavily reliant on enhanced […] Read more » Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities Department of Community Health FY 2011 health medicaid PeachCare Recovery Act State Budget Tim Sweeney
