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DCH presents amended FY26 budget: Medicaid dominates spending as officials seek IES upgrades and a 1915 waiver
Summary
The Georgia Department of Community Health told the House appropriations subcommittee that Medicaid accounts for roughly 97% of its budget and outlined the governor's amended-FY26 proposals including one-time $2,000 staff supplements, Katie Beckett salary backfill, a proposed 1915 waiver to fund caregiver respite, and a $35 million IES modernization request.
The Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) told the House appropriations subcommittee on Feb. 1 that Medicaid drives nearly all of the department’s spending and outlined the governor’s requested amendments to the agency’s FY26 budget. "Medicaid drives about 97% of our budget," said Cody, CFO for DCH, during the presentation.
The department described its base state funding at roughly $5 billion and said most of that supports Medicaid benefits through managed care and fee-for-service programs. Cody highlighted proposed one‑time items the governor discussed in his State of the State, including a $2,000 supplement for state employees and specific…
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