Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HR1657: House Study Committee on Medicaid Waiver Populations and Long-Term Financial and Administrative Sustainability; create
Status: In committee, March 25, 2026
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Medicaid Waiver Populations and Long-Term Financial and Administrative Sustainability; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
A resolution Creating the House Study Committee on Medicaid Waiver Populations and Long-Term Financial and Administrative Sustainability; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION Creating the House Study Committee on Medicaid Waiver Populations and Long-Term Financial and Administrative Sustainability; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Medicaid is a joint federal and state program designed to provide health coverage and long-term services and supports to eligible beneficiaries, and Medicaid waiver programs authorized under federal law allow states flexibility in the design and delivery of services to targeted populations; and WHEREAS, Medicaid waiver populations often include older adults, children with complex medical needs, and individuals with disabilities who require long-term services and supports; and WHEREAS, states have significant flexibility in the design of Medicaid waiver programs, including payment methodologies, payment rates, administrative structures, eligibility parameters, types of services covered, and populations served; and WHEREAS, examining the financial and administrative framework governing Medicaid waiver populations will help Georgia ensure compliance with federal standards, enhance accountability, and promote the long-term sustainability of providing services; and H. R. 1657 LC 52 1071 WHEREAS, a comprehensive study of the Medicaid waiver population, the services provided, and the framework for providing such services to such population will allow the House of Representatives to develop informed recommendations for any needed legislative action. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: (1) Creation of House study committee. There is created the House Study Committee on Medicaid Waiver Populations and Long-Term …
Sponsors
- Alan Powell (R, 33) · primary sponsor
- Darlene Taylor (R, HD-173)
- Gerald Greene (R, 154)
- Lee Hawkins (R, 27)
- Ron Stephens (R, 164)
- Demetrius Douglas (D, 78)
Latest actions
- : House Committee Favorably Reported
- : House Second Readers
- : House First Readers
- : House Hopper
Common questions
- What is HR1657?
- HR1657 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): House Study Committee on Medicaid Waiver Populations and Long-Term Financial and Administrative Sustainability; create.
- What does HR1657 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Creating the House Study Committee on Medicaid Waiver Populations and Long-Term Financial and Administrative Sustainability; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HR1657?
- In committee as of March 25, 2026. Latest action: House Committee Favorably Reported (March 25, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1657?
- Alan Powell (R, 33), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR1657?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74019
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