SB428

Medical Assistance; Department of Community Health to submit a waiver request to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; direct

Final Passage·4/10/26

Georgia SB428 directs the Department of Community Health to request a waiver from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to allow.

Georgia SB428 amends the state's medical assistance laws to direct the Department of Community Health to submit a waiver request to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The waiver aims to authorize Medicaid reimbursement for home and community-based services for recipients over 21 who need mental health services but do not require institutional care. If the waiver is approved, the department will implement the necessary steps to provide payment for these services using Medicaid funds. The bill also repeals any conflicting laws.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 166–2 · Apr 10
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

D
1
5
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

166 Yea

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2 Nay

RR

1 Not Voting

R

7 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 9

2:00 PM

House Health

Mar 9

2:30 PM

House Health (upon Adjournment)

History

Apr 10

Senate

Senate Sent to Governor

Mar 23

House

House Third Readers

Mar 23

House

House Passed/Adopted