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This bill aims to expand healthcare coverage in Georgia through the PeachCare Plus Program by submitting a federal waiver request to provide fully subsidized health insurance for individuals earning up to 138 percent of the federal poverty level. The bill creates an Advisory Commission on the PeachCare Plus Program, consisting of 11 members from the state legislature and the department, to oversee the waiver request and program implementation. The waiver would enroll eligible low-income individuals in qualified healthcare plans on the state or federal marketplace, with the federal government covering at least 90 percent of the costs. Any savings from the program will be deposited into the Indigent Care Trust Fund, and the bill emphasizes bipartisan approach, flexible healthcare delivery, and maintaining fair reimbursement rates for providers. The legislation is designed to improve healthcare access and quality in Georgia, with provisions for ongoing legislative oversight and the ability to adapt the program as needed. The waiver request must be submitted between July 1, 2025, and October 31, 2026, and will take effect after the expiration of the current waiver.

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https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69603