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GA SB83Public Assistance; Medicaid public option program to provide healthcare coverage to individuals not eligible for Medicare, Medicaid, or the PeachCare for Kids Program; provide
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Introduced
02/03/2021
02/03/2021
In Committee
02/04/2021
02/04/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/04/2022
04/04/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
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 will provide healthcare coverage to individuals who are not eligible for Medicare, Medicaid, or the PeachCare for Kids Program. The program will include the same coverage as Medicaid and essential health benefits, but will not include dental benefits or non-emergency transportation. The Department of Community Health will administer the program through managed care organizations and will be responsible for establishing enrollment periods, conducting outreach, setting medical loss ratios, and procuring prescription drugs. The program is contingent on the Georgia General Assembly providing specific appropriations in its 2022 session.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (16)
Tonya Anderson (D)*,
Michelle Au (D)*,
Gail Davenport (D)*,
Sonya Halpern (D)*,
Ed Harbison (D)*,
Sally Harrell (D)*,
Kim Jackson (D)*,
Lester Jackson (D)*,
Emanuel Jones (D)*,
Harold Jones (D)*,
David Lucas (D)*,
Nikki Merritt (D)*,
Nan Orrock (D)*,
Elena Parent (D)*,
Sheikh Rahman (D)*,
Doc Rhett (D)*,
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred (on 02/04/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20212022/196627 |
| Bill | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59272 |
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