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GA SB287
Medical Assistance; Georgia Interested Parties Advisory Group within the Department of Community Health; create and establish a purpose
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Introduced
02/26/2025
02/26/2025
In Committee
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to create and establish a purpose for the Georgia Interested Parties Advisory Group within the Department of Community Health; to provide for such advisory group's composition and duties; to provide for the collection of certain data by the Department of Community Health and the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities; to provide for annual reports; to provide for definitions; 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 Georgia Interested Parties Advisory Group within the Department of Community Health (DCH) to provide recommendations about home and community-based services (HCBS) as required by federal regulations. The advisory group will consist of 19 members appointed by the Governor, including a non-state employee chairperson, representatives from DCH and the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD), with all members being Georgia residents. The group will not receive compensation but can be reimbursed for expenses. DCH will be required to publish information about the advisory group on its website. The bill mandates that HCBS provider agencies and financial support services providers submit detailed annual data about direct care workers, including employment statistics, wages, benefits, demographics, and workforce characteristics. Beginning in 2026, DCH will produce an annual report aggregating this data, which will be publicly accessible and shared with the General Assembly and Governor. The report will provide comprehensive insights into the HCBS workforce, including total number of workers, wage ranges, employment trends, and benefit availability, with the goal of improving understanding and support for direct care workers in Georgia's home and community-based service sector.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (6)
Sonya Halpern (D)*,
Chuck Hufstetler (R)*,
Derek Mallow (D)*,
Nikki Merritt (D)*,
Nan Orrock (D)*,
Larry Walker (R)*,
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred (on 02/27/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70909 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/234197 |
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