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GA SB330
GA SB330Public Assistance; healthcare coverage to individuals not eligible; PeachCare Public Option Program; provide
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Introduced
01/29/2020
01/29/2020
In Committee
01/30/2020
01/30/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/26/2020
06/26/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public assistance, so as to provide for a Medicaid public option program to provide healthcare coverage to individuals not eligible for Medicare, Medicaid, or the PeachCare for Kids Program; to provide for definitions; to provide for the establishment of the PeachCare Public Option Program; to provide requirements for the design of the program; to provide requirements for the administration and implementation of the program; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for a design and actuarial study; to provide for contingent effectiveness and automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the PeachCare Public Option Program, a Medicaid public option program that would provide healthcare coverage to individuals in Georgia who are not eligible for Medicare, Medicaid, or the PeachCare for Kids Program. The program would offer the same coverage as Medicaid and essential health benefits, but would not include dental or non-emergency transportation benefits. The Department of Community Health would be responsible for administering the program, setting premiums, and establishing enrollment periods. The department must complete a design and actuarial study for the program by October 2020, and the program's implementation is contingent on the Georgia General Assembly appropriating funds for it in its 2021 session.
Sponsors (6)
Gloria Butler (D)*,
Gail Davenport (D)*,
Sally Harrell (D)*,
Emanuel Jones (D)*,
Nan Orrock (D)*,
Sheikh Rahman (D)*,
Last Action
Senate Withdrawn Bill/Res Consideration (on 01/30/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| BillText | http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20192020/188782.pdf | 01/30/2020 |
| Bill | http://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/en-us/display/20192020/sb/330 | 01/30/2020 |
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