The state affirmed Wednesday that it will pursue its waiver plan despite the Trump administration’s renewed bid to eliminate the Affordable Care Act – the federal law under which at least part of the Georgia plan would be carried out.
“We have regular contact with federal officials, and they continue to encourage us to submit waivers,’’ said Candice Broce, a spokeswoman for Gov. Brian Kemp. “We’re going to keep moving forward with our game plan.’’
She made the statements to GHN at a signing ceremony for the Kemp-backed Senate Bill 106, which authorizes the waiver effort. It passed the Georgia House this week.
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