Judge Denies Extension for Georgia's Medicaid Program, Thousands at Risk

Federal judge rules Georgia failed to follow proper procedures for extending its Medicaid work requirement program, Pathways to Coverage.

Georgia's Pathways to Coverage program, requiring recipients to work or volunteer, will expire in September 2025.
The ruling affects over 4,300 current enrollees and potentially 345,000 eligible residents.
Governor Brian Kemp vows to continue efforts to extend the program by working with federal agencies.
Experts warn that loss of coverage could lead to higher healthcare costs and financial instability for low-income Georgians.
The state could reapply for an extension, expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act, or develop a new plan.