Georgians for a Healthy Future

Jul 2

PRESS RELEASE: Ongoing Implementation of New Federal Law Worsens Health Care Affordability Crisis Health care is getting harder to afford for many Georgians. One year after H.R. 1 became federal law, advocates are raising concerns about rising premiums, new Medicaid paperwork requirements, and cov...Read more

PRESS RELEASE: Ongoing Implementation of New Federal Law Worsens Health Care Affordability Crisis Health care is getting harder to afford for many Georgians. One year after H.R. 1 became federal law, advocates are raising concerns about rising premiums, new Medicaid paperwork requirements, and coverage losses across the state. Read the full press release to learn what these federal changes mean for Georgia families, providers, and communities: https://healthyfuturega.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/PRESS-RELEASE_-Ongoing-Implementation-of-New-Federal-Law-Worsens-Health-Care-Affordability-Crisis.pdf #HealthCareAffordability #GeorgiaHealthCare #CoverGeorgia #HealthCoverage #HealthEquity #ProtectCoverage

May 13

🚨 PRESS RELEASE: Georgians for a Healthy Future has launched the “Getting Georgia Covered” campaign to help sustain one-on-one enrollment assistance for Georgia families as navigator funding reaches new lows. As health coverage becomes more expensive and complicated, enrollment assistance is more ...Read more

🚨 PRESS RELEASE: Georgians for a Healthy Future has launched the “Getting Georgia Covered” campaign to help sustain one-on-one enrollment assistance for Georgia families as navigator funding reaches new lows. As health coverage becomes more expensive and complicated, enrollment assistance is more critical than ever. GHF remains one of the few organizations in Georgia helping residents navigate both Medicaid and the Georgia Access marketplace—connecting families with the coverage and support they need. 📣 The campaign runs May 13–19, and every contribution helps support enrollment assistance operations serving Georgians year-round. 💬 “Every call we answer teaches us something… The Getting Georgia Covered campaign supports the people doing that direct work, and it strengthens the advocacy that grows out of every conversation.” — Laura Colbert, Executive Director, GHF

Apr 23

Georgia’s ACA enrollment has dropped by 37% in just 15 months—a sharp decline with real consequences for coverage and access across the state. What’s driving the change? And what does it mean for Georgians—especially in rural communities? 📖 Read more from Georgia Recorder: https://georgiarecorder...Read more

Georgia’s ACA enrollment has dropped by 37% in just 15 months—a sharp decline with real consequences for coverage and access across the state. What’s driving the change? And what does it mean for Georgians—especially in rural communities? 📖 Read more from Georgia Recorder: https://georgiarecorder.com/2026/04/20/georgias-aca-enrollment-plunges-raising-concerns-for-rural-hospitals/

Apr 22

JUST RELEASED: New dashboard reveals whether insurers are following Georgia’s mental health parity law. Today (April 22, 2026), Georgians for a Healthy Future released the Georgia Mental Health Parity Dashboard—a first-of-its-kind tool tracking whether insurance plans are complying with state and f...Read more

JUST RELEASED: New dashboard reveals whether insurers are following Georgia’s mental health parity law. Today (April 22, 2026), Georgians for a Healthy Future released the Georgia Mental Health Parity Dashboard—a first-of-its-kind tool tracking whether insurance plans are complying with state and federal mental health parity laws. Why This Matters: Too many Georgians still face barriers to mental health and substance use care. Some insurers are not meeting parity standards—even years after the law’s passage. This dashboard brings transparency and accountability to how coverage decisions are made. What the Dashboard Does: Tracks compliance across private plans, Medicaid, and PeachCare for Kids Highlights gaps in access and insurer practices Helps policymakers and the public see where action is needed Mental health care should be treated the same as physical health care—no exceptions. 📊 Explore the dashboard: www.mhparity.healthyfuturega.org #MentalHealthParity #HealthcareAccess #GeorgiaHealth #MedicaidMatters #HealthEquity #BehavioralHealth #GeorgiaPolicy

Mar 9

Maternal care in Georgia is already under strain — and when hospitals close labor and delivery units, families feel the impact. In a recent CNN Politics article, GHF’s Director of Health Policy, Whitney Griggs, spoke about what these closures mean for communities across our state. When maternity s...Read more

Maternal care in Georgia is already under strain — and when hospitals close labor and delivery units, families feel the impact. In a recent CNN Politics article, GHF’s Director of Health Policy, Whitney Griggs, spoke about what these closures mean for communities across our state. When maternity services disappear, expecting mothers often face longer travel times, fewer care options, and higher risks during pregnancy and childbirth. Georgia families deserve access to safe, local maternal health care. Read more about the issue in CNN’s coverage of how federal health policy changes are affecting hospitals and care access across the country. #MaternalHealth #GeorgiaHealth #HealthPolicy #Medicaid #RuralHealth #GHF #HealthCareAccess