(The Center Square) — Georgia authorities are touting a program, saying it will help low-income Georgians qualify for Medicaid.
However, how many people signed up for the Georgia Pathways to Coverage, which launched on July 1, is unclear. The Georgia Department of Community Health, which administers the program, could not provide enrollment numbers.
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