February 22, 2026

Governor Brian Kemp's Fiscal Year 2026 budget proposal has allocated $5.5 billion in state funds to the Georgia Department of Community Health, with approximately $4.8 billion coming from state general funds. This represents one of the most significant investments in healthcare access for Georgia families in recent years. About 94% of this funding is earmarked […]

Georgia just made a historic commitment to healthcare. The state's Department of Community Health secured $5.5 billion in funding for fiscal year 2026, with 94% of that budget dedicated to Medicaid and PeachCare programs. For the more than 2 million Georgia families who depend on these programs, this investment could be the difference between struggling

When a child is diagnosed with a complex medical condition requiring daily skilled nursing care, families face life-altering decisions. Studies show that thousands of Georgia families care for medically fragile children at home, navigating tracheostomy care, feeding tubes, ventilator support, and multiple medication schedules. The physical, emotional, and financial toll can be overwhelming, especially when