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HB 1480

Georgia Medicare for All Act; enact

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Park Cannon and 5 co-sponsors

HB 1480 proposes creating a Georgia-administered universal healthcare system replacing private insurance with state-funded single-payer coverage for all residents.

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Bill Summary · HB 1480

Legislative bill overview

HB 1480 proposes establishing a Medicare for All system in Georgia, which would create a state-administered universal healthcare program covering all residents. The bill would replace the current mixed public-private insurance system with a single-payer model funded through state mechanisms rather than individual premiums and employer-based coverage.

Why is this important

This represents a fundamental restructuring of healthcare delivery and financing in Georgia, affecting millions of residents, healthcare providers, employers, and the state budget. The proposal directly challenges the current insurance market and would require substantial new state revenue mechanisms and federal coordination, making it one of the most consequential policy shifts under consideration.

Potential points of contention

  • Financing mechanism: Unclear how Georgia would fund universal coverage without federal authorization; Medicare is federally administered, and states have limited authority to create parallel systems or obtain federal waivers
  • Cost and taxation: Would require identifying significant new revenue sources (likely through taxes or redirected employer contributions), with ongoing debate about whether savings from administrative efficiency would offset costs
  • Provider reimbursement rates: State-set payment rates could be lower than current market rates, potentially affecting provider participation, rural healthcare access, and medical professional recruitment
  • Federal-state jurisdiction: May face legal challenges regarding state authority to supersede federal Medicare and Medicaid programs or conflicts with existing healthcare law

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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