Georgia lawmakers to consider full Medicaid expansion during the legislative session

Georgia Democratic lawmakers are making full Medicaid expansion a top priority this legislative session. Expanding Medicaid is a move the governor has long resisted, and it’s not included in his proposed $32 billion budget. 

Gov. Brian Kemp’s proposal calls for $52 million to fund the implementation of his Georgia Pathways plan, a limited expansion of Medicaid that would cover around 50,000 people if they meet work or volunteer requirements.

The plan would make Georgia the first state in the nation to mandate a work requirement for Medicaid coverage.