ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced the members of the House Study Committee on Childhood Lead Exposure.
Rep. Mark Newton Announces Legislation to Protect Access to Affordable Health Care Signed Into Law
ATLANTA – State Representative Mark Newton (R-Augusta), chairman of the Special Committee on Access to Quality Health Care, today announced that Governor Brian Kemp signed House Bill 454 into law. Under HB 454, authored by Chairman Newton, a patient’s insurance will be required to reimburse health care providers at in-network rates for a certain time period if the health care provider is no longer in-network after the patient’s enrollment period.
House Majority Whip Trey Kelley Announces Whip Team for the 2021-2022 Legislative Term
ATLANTA – Georgia House Majority Whip Trey Kelley (R-Cedartown) today announced the appointment of his Majority Caucus Whip Team for the 2021-2022 legislative term.
Representative Sharon Cooper Announces Final Passage of House Bill 1114 to Address Maternal Mortality in Georgia
ATLANTA – State Representative Sharon Cooper (R-Marietta), chairman of the House Health & Human Services Committee, today announced that the Georgia House of Representatives gave final passage to House Bill 1114 on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. Through this legislation, Chairman Cooper seeks to fight maternal mortality in Georgia. House Bill 1114 would extend the duration of postpartum Medicaid coverage for new mothers from two months to six months. Continue reading “Representative Sharon Cooper Announces Final Passage of House Bill 1114 to Address Maternal Mortality in Georgia”
Rep. Sharon Cooper Files House Bill 1114 to Address Maternal Mortality in Georgia
ATLANTA – State Representative Sharon Cooper (R-Marietta), chairman of the Health & Human Services Committee, filed House Bill 1114 today to fight maternal mortality in Georgia. HB 1114 seeks to extend the duration of postpartum Medicaid coverage for new mothers from two months to six months. Chairman Cooper made the announcement at a press conference at the State Capitol today with Speaker of the House David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge). Continue reading “Rep. Sharon Cooper Files House Bill 1114 to Address Maternal Mortality in Georgia”