Families of children with special needs across Georgia are raising concerns after proposed Medicaid payment reductions could make it harder to access critical therapy services.
Georgia’s hospitals are getting ready for the money by treating it like a competitive, time-boxed grant opportunity rather than a bailout. The Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH), which applied for and will manage the funds, is setting up a grant process where eligible providers must apply and show their projects “cannot maintain the status quo,” with the dollars needing to be allocated by October 2026.
A major state program designed to help Georgians with intellectual and developmental disabilities receive in-home care and supports could see significant changes in 2026, as state officials consider proposals aimed at reshaping how applicants are prioritized for services.