Georgia board adds certain HIV diagnoses to conditions that can bypass Medicaid work requirements

By: Alander Rocha

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: August 13, 2026

Words: 269

Last Updated: 5 days, 1 hour ago

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Georgia health officials moved to include low-income people living with certain HIV diagnoses among those considered “medically frail,” meaning they would not have to satisfy work requirements to qualify for Medicaid coverage.

HIV had initially been left off the list, which sparked concern from advocates who said they were puzzled by the decision.

At a Tuesday meeting, the Board of Community Health revised the list before unanimously approving it. The policy is …

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