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What Medicaid cuts could mean for Georgia

The hosts of the ‘Politically Georgia’ podcast discuss what changes Congress is considering for the popular program.
Dr. Mehmet Oz (left), administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, speaks as President Donald Trump listens during an event in the Roosevelt Room at the White House on Monday, May 12, 2025, in Washington. (Mark Schiefelbein/AP)

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Dr. Mehmet Oz (left), administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, speaks as President Donald Trump listens during an event in the Roosevelt Room at the White House on Monday, May 12, 2025, in Washington. (Mark Schiefelbein/AP)
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May 14, 2025

On the Washington Wednesday edition of Politically Georgia, journalists Tia Mitchell and Patricia Murphy of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution take a closer look at the proposed Medicaid cuts advancing in Congress.

From new work requirements to potential cost-sharing for low-income recipients, Mitchell and Murphy break down what’s at stake for millions of Americans.

Plus, Kaiser Family Foundation’s Sam Whitehead joins the show to explain how the changes could impact Medicaid and PeachCare coverage for 2 million Georgians.

ExploreTrump's $4.9 trillion tax plan targets Medicaid to offset costs

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About the Author

Natalie Mendenhall produces the "Politically Georgia" podcast. Before joining the AJC, the Chicago native worked as a senior producer at Georgia Public Broadcasting.

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