Federal report: Georgia health insurance program shows high overhead

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A federal review found two-thirds of Georgia's Medicaid program funds went to administrative costs.

State and federal officials have exchanged blame for the program's delays and high overhead costs.

Georgia is seeking a five-year extension for the program, projecting higher enrollment in the future.

ATLANTA — A federal review of Georgia’s unique implementation of Medicaid found that two-thirds of the money went to administrative overhead rather than to medical assistance.

The report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office also found that more than half of the $80 million spent on the program since 2021 went to contractors who helped the state overhaul its eligibility and enrollment system.

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