Amerigroup Georgia, in partnership with the Savannah Ghost Pirates, hosted a “Family Night” offering games, prizes and vital healthcare support to the local community yesterday.

This special event was hosted by both organizations in order to provide the community with essential care items, health screenings and fun entertainment, while ensuring attendees maintain crucial healthcare coverage.   

“A Medicaid “unwinding” process is underway in Georgia, jeopardizing healthcare coverage for nearly 2 million Medicaid recipients across the state,” said Maria Henriquez, Director of Medicaid Plan Marketing for Amerigroup Georgia.  

“As of October 2023, 389,726 enrollees were disenrolled, with 56,068 deemed ineligible and 333,658 terminated for procedural reasons across the state of Georgia.” 

To tackle this pressing challenge, Amerigroup Georgia is proactively supporting members to navigate the Medicaid redetermination process and determine eligibility by collaborating with local agencies and community partners statewide.  

“The COVID pandemic helped us realize how critical health insurance coverage is for physical, mental and financial wellness, and affordable coverage can be accessed by Georgians of all ages and most circumstances, but action must be taken to secure this coverage,” said Mel Lindsay, Amerigroup Georgia Plan President.  

“Understanding eligibility and coverage options can be confusing, but tools and resources are available to help people identify options and enroll in a health plan that can make a life-changing difference.”   

Amerigroup Georgia is working to distribute renewal kits, assist provider offices and host community events such as this one in Savannah where representatives can help community members find coverage directly.   

“We are so grateful that we can host amazing events in the community with local organizations, all while providing fun, entertainment and essential items that will improve our attendee's quality of life and well-being,” Henriquez said. 

You can visit Georgia Gateway (https://gateway.ga.gov/access/) for easy-to-understand instructions for renewing Medicaid coverage, shopping for individual coverage and accessing support. For those facing coverage loss, explore the new Georgia Pathways to Coverage program and how to apply at https://dch.georgia.gov/georgiapathways.