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Senators press for state action as premiums rise; advocates push SB 380 for affordability
Summary
Senators described steep premium increases and urged passage of state-level affordability measures, including SB 380 and SB 379; Democrats said state action is needed after federal subsidy changes, while other senators highlighted existing state programs and urged careful design.
ATLANTA ' Multiple senators used Thursday's floor time to spotlight rising health insurance premiums in Georgia and pressed colleagues to support state measures intended to reduce costs, including Senate Bill 380.
Senator (Speaker 16) told the chamber a constituent's premium jumped more than 12 percent and gave an example of a household moving from about $400 a month to $1,700, arguing that such increases make tax cuts irrelevant for families who cannot afford care. "When people…
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