"Red tape causes majority of Georgia's Medicaid loss in children"

In Georgia, concerns about the impact of Medicaid expulsions on children have been confirmed, as 71% of state residents who lost insurance coverage in June were children and teens. Many families may not realize their children have lost Medicaid until they are turned away at the doctor's office. Georgia canceled the health insurance of over 67,000 children and teens, with 63,000 dropped due to parents or guardians not filing the necessary application. Advocates fear that these families are unaware of the loss of coverage, leading to a potential healthcare crisis, particularly for chronically ill children.