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Georgia Insurance and Health Rankings
Employer health insurance is the most common type of health insurance in Georgia, covering 54% of the population. Medicaid covers 13% of the population and Medicare covers 9%. Eighteen percent of people in Georgia have no health insurance.
Georgia does not have high risk pool insurance for individuals whose medical conditions prevent them from getting health insurance.
Minors, pregnant women, and disabled persons who meet strict income guidelines may qualify for Medicaid.
Uninsured minors who do not meet the stringent income guidelines for Medicaid may qualify for PeachCare for Kids, the State Children’s Health Insurance Program.
Health Issues and Rankings
Georgia scores well in home health care with good pain management and increased mobility reported by patients after receiving home health care. Compared to other states, Georgia also has a high rate of women who get Pap smears as recommended.
Room for Improvement in Georgia Health Care
An area in Georgia’s healthcare system that has potential for improvement and growth, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the time Medicare managed care residents must wait to get an appointment to receive appropriate health care. Also, compared to other states, a low rate of diabetics in Georgia received flu shots.
New Georgia Health Website
In 2007, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) granted the Georgia Department of Community Health over three million dollars to establish a website with health-related information for the citizens of Georgia. This website will launch in 2008 and will include prescription costs, quality of care measurements, and information about the availability of various services.
