12 years ago today, the #AffordableCareAct was signed into law.
It allowed more than 30 million Americans to gain health coverage — thanks to the efforts of Democrats and the 10 Republican governors who expanded Medicaid in their states.
It allowed more than 30 million Americans to gain health coverage — thanks to the efforts of Democrats and the 10 Republican governors who expanded Medicaid in their states.
Unfortunately, Georgia's current governor is depriving 500,000 people access to Medicaid under the ACA.
Failure to expand Medicaid raises costs across the board and leaves 60,000+ Georgia jobs on the table.
Georgians pay for the program, but 38 other states see all the benefit.
Georgians pay for the program, but 38 other states see all the benefit.
Despite the growing need for care during the pandemic, rural hospitals have shut down.
Medicaid expansion would have delivered resources to keep those hospitals open.
Medicaid expansion would have delivered resources to keep those hospitals open.
My #1 priority as governor will be to expand Medicaid in our state.
Georgians deserve real leadership and a governor who cares.
Georgians deserve real leadership and a governor who cares.
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