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Expand Medicaid in Georgia

Far too many Georgians are living without health insurance simply because they live in a state that has refused to expand Medicaid. These folks are in the “Medicaid Gap,” living sicker and dying younger than those with health insurance.

Latest Updates

September 30, 2024
Georgia

Washington, D.C., – Jeff Hille was awarded the American Cancer Society Partner of the Year Award this week by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) in recognition of his efforts to help make cancer a national priority. Hille serves as Senior Consultant, Financial Planning & Analysis. ACS

March 29, 2024
Georgia

With the end of the 2024 Georgia legislative session, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is optimistic for the future of increasing access to health coverage in the Peach State and reinforces its commitment to this effort.

March 21, 2024
Georgia

ATLANTA, Georgia – March 21, 2024 – The Georgia Senate’s regulated industries committee failed to pass HB 1077 today in a tied vote. The bill would have cleared the way for a customized solution to closing the coverage gap in Georgia. PeachCare Plus would help nearly 450,000 Georgians access

March 14, 2024
Georgia

The Georgia Senate passed H.B. 1339 today, which in part forms a health care coverage commission. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges Georgia lawmakers to recognize the study commission as an insufficient solution for the health care coverage gap that currently puts more than 400,000 Georgians at risk.

State Contacts

Jill Arnold
Grassroots Manager, Georgia
Fabienne Antoine-Nasser
Government Relations Director
Stacy Jacobson
Sr. Regional Media Advocacy Manager

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