2019: SB 106 Patients First Act
Session 2019-20On March 25, the House gave final passage of Senate Bill 106 by a vote of 104-67, after passing the Senate 32-20 on Feb. 26. SB 106 allows for the State Department of Community Health to apply for 1115 & 1332 waivers from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services, and the U.S. Department of Treasury. SB 106 will help reduce private health insurance premiums for all Georgians and reform the state’s healthcare delivery system for those below the Federal Poverty Line. The Patients First Act is tailored to fit the needs of Georgia and will promote innovation and efficiency in healthcare throughout the state, and ensure our citizens enjoy a high quality of life.
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On March 25, the House gave final passage of Senate Bill 106 by a vote of 104-67, after passing the Senate 32-20 on Feb. 26. SB 106 allows for the State Department of Community Health to apply for 1115 & 1332 waivers from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services, and the U.S. Department of Treasury. SB 106 will help reduce private health insurance premiums for all Georgians and reform the state’s healthcare delivery system for those below the Federal Poverty Line. The Patients First Act is tailored to fit the needs of Georgia and will promote innovation and efficiency in healthcare throughout the state, and ensure our citizens enjoy a high quality of life. |
Act 4 03/27/2019 |
