State could consider a hybrid approach to caring for aged, blind and disabled Medicaid recipients

State officials announced Monday they plan to make a decision about the redesign of the state’s Medicaid program sometime this summer. The state was originally supposed to select a new system by April, but say they moved the deadline due to a large amount of stakeholder input. WABE spoke with those in charge of the process to see how restructuring efforts are progressing.

For months several task forces comprised of physicians, health care providers, advocates and other stakeholders have been meeting about the potential redesign. Georgia Department of Community Health Commissioner David Cook says so far the process is going well.

“Everybody is looking for new ways to deliver care more efficiently and more effectively.”