What’s next for Georgia as Medicaid waiver requirements rejected?

The timing of the waiver decision, right before Christmas, drew a quick, angry response from state Republican leaders.

Gov. Brian Kemp’s spokeswoman noted that the federal health officials’ announced rejection of the state’s proposed work requirements for its Medicaid waiver came two days before Christmas. “They attempted to hide behind the holiday,’’ said Katie Byrd.

Georgia House Speaker David Ralston said President Biden acted “like the Grinch’’ in taking away the chance of thousands to gain Medicaid coverage through the waiver.