Georgia Now update

Georgia Medicaid board is expected to consider an 80-hour engagement requirement August 13

Georgia DCH proposes requiring certain Medicaid applicants and members ages 19–64 to meet at least 80 hours per month of qualifying work, community service, work-program participation, or education. Implementation would require Board action and CMS approval.

Topic: Medicaid and health policy
Place: Statewide
Reviewed: July 31, 2026

Why it matters

Coverage could be denied or suspended when the state cannot verify compliance, making exemptions, automatic data matching, notices, and appeal procedures central to the real impact.

Responsible source

Georgia Department of Community Health

Official Medicaid State Plan notice. Confirm current dates, eligibility, and instructions with the responsible source.

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