Lawmakers, Advocates Skeptical Of Kemp’s Medicaid Waiver Plan

Georgia House Minority Leader Bob Trammell said the state needs to take more urgent action to get more people covered.

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This week, Gov. Brian Kemp released his plan to explore Medicaid waivers that could possibly expand access to healthcare coverage in Georgia.

But many are skeptical of that plan, saying it’s light on details and doesn’t stack up against what they say are better alternatives.

First among them are Democrats like Georgia House Minority Leader Bob Trammell. He said the state needs to take more urgent action to get more people covered.