Thousands of Georgia Medicaid recipients have lost coverage or are at risk of losing coverage, as the state is currently determining who’s eligible. The process known as “Medicaid Unwinding” started when the pandemic-era rule that protected people from losing their Medicaid coverage ended earlier this year. Rose talks with Leah Chan, the director of health justice for the Georgia Budge Policy Institute, Santiago Marquez, the CEO of Atlanta’s Latin American Association, and Brittney Newton, the senior policy Analyst for Voices for Georgia’s Children, about the population groups who are losing coverage and the long-term potential impact. 

 

Plus, DeKalb County Commissioner Ted Terry, discusses a recent survey conducted on behalf of his office, asking DeKalb County voters for their opinion on the planned police and firefighting training facility.

Thousands of Georgia Medicaid recipients have lost coverage or are at risk of losing coverage, as the state is <a href="https://dhs.georgia.gov/medicaid-unwinding" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">currently determining who’s eligible</a>. The process known as “Medicaid Unwinding” started when the pandemic-era rule that protected people from losing their Medicaid coverage ended earlier this year. Rose talks with <a href="https://gbpi.org/experts/leah-chan/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Leah Chan</a>, the director of health justice for the Georgia Budge Policy Institute, <a href="https://thelaa.org/leadership/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Santiago Marquez</a>, the CEO of Atlanta’s Latin American Association, and <a href="https://georgiavoices.org/voices-team/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Brittney Newton</a>, the senior policy Analyst for Voices for Georgia’s Children, about the population groups who are losing coverage and the long-term potential impact. &nbsp;Plus, <a href="https://www.dekalbcountyga.gov/board-commissioners/commissioner-edward-ted-terry-district-6" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">DeKalb County Commissioner Ted Terry</a>, discusses a recent survey conducted on behalf of his office, asking DeKalb County voters for their opinion on the planned police and firefighting training facility.

"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.

"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.