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Georgia Health Insurance
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As in many states, Georgia health insurance plans don't cover everyone.
There are many people who are currently uninsured in the state.
However, Georgia does offer some alternatives to help these individuals
receive the medical treatments and screenings they need.
Georgia Health Insurance & the Cancer Coalition
Georgia health insurance options are numerous, as they are
in most states, but some individuals still may fall through
the gaps because they earn too much or too little to quality
for state health care programs or to pay for private insurance.
For these individuals, cancer screenings are normally a luxury
they can't afford even though they could save their lives.
The Georgia
Cancer Coalition, however, prevents that from happening
by offering free breast and cervical cancer screenings for women
who are not covered by any other Georgia health insurance plans
and whose incomes are below 200% of the poverty level. Any necessary
follow-up testing or treatment may also be provided at no or
reduced cost depending on the woman's income level.
GA Health Insurance Choices for Children
The PeachCare
program in Georgia was developed to provide health insurance
to children who are not eligible for Medicaid and who are not covered
by any other Georgia health insurance plan. The program provides
children with a full-range of coverage that includes hospitalization,
dental care, vision care, prescriptions, immunizations, and more.
Parents have to pay a small fee each month for their child to
be enrolled in the program. This fee ranges from $10 to $35 per
month for each child over the age of 5. However, a family pays
no more than $70 per month, regardless of the number of children
enrolled in this Georgia health insurance plan. You can learn
more about PeachCare by visiting the program's web site.
Unfortunately, PeachCare covers children only until their 19th
birthday, even if they are in college and are still dependents
of their parents.
Comparing Georgia Health Insurance Plans
For Georgia citizens who need health insurance, doing
some research can help you find the right policy. If you are interested
in purchasing insurance through an HMO provider, you can visit the
web site for the Officer
of the Commissioner of Insurance for Georgia and review a comparison
of the number of complaints received about different providers in
the state.
If you're interested in comparing Georgia to other states, read
our articles on:
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