Georgia, federal officials push to curb avoidable Medicaid losses during 'unwinding'

A sign points visitors toward the financial services department at a hospital, Friday, Jan. 24, 2014. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)

State officials want to help Georgians who rely on Medicaid navigate the complicated process to keep their health insurance. The state is evaluating roughly 2.8 million Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids members for continued coverage.

The process has been underway for more than a month, and at least nearly 1,600 Georgians have already lost their health insurance, according to state data. 

It’s dubbed the “Medicaid Unwinding,” and it’s happening nationwide.