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Georgia's Bipartisan Bill Faces Kemp's Opposition on Medicaid Expansion

2/18/2025

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A bipartisan bill in Georgia aims to expand Medicaid for residents earning below 138% of the federal poverty level, backed by three Republicans and 17 Democrats. However, Governor Brian Kemp opposes it, citing cost worries. Advocates stress that this expansion is crucial for struggling rural hospitals, emphasizing the pressing need for effective healthcare solutions.

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A bipartisan bill in Georgia aims to expand Medicaid for residents earning below 138% of the federal poverty level, backed by three Republicans and 17 Democrats. However, Governor Brian Kemp opposes it, citing cost worries. Advocates stress that this expansion is crucial for struggling rural hospitals, emphasizing the pressing need for effective healthcare solutions.