Georgia Medicaid

Tennessee will become the first state to provide families with baby diapers

Tennessee will become the first state to provide families with baby diapers, and let me tell you, it’s a surprising and somewhat unexpected move coming from a state known for its conservative values. The announcement that the state’s Medicaid program will start covering 100 diapers a month for newborns, infants, and 1-year-olds is definitely a step in the right direction, but it also raises some interesting questions and observations.

It’s hard to ignore the irony in a state that has some of the lowest tax burdens in the country, suddenly embracing a social program like providing diapers for families in need.… Continue reading

Report: Georgia drops 300,000 children from Medicaid

As I read the troubling report about Georgia dropping 300,000 children from Medicaid, my heart breaks for these innocent little ones who are being robbed of essential healthcare. It is truly disheartening to see how the top three states, including Georgia, are responsible for such a significant number of disenrolled children. The fact that federal funds meant for the most vulnerable are being diverted to serve the interests of the politically connected is a stark representation of the broken system we live in.

The callous remarks from some individuals, suggesting that these children should stop being lazy and pull themselves up by their bootstraps, are infuriating.… Continue reading