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Healthcare access

Healthcare is cited by 14% of Georgia likely voters as their top concern in 2026 polling, tied with housing affordability and second only to the economy. Georgia has one of the highest uninsured rates in the country, and debates over Medicaid expansion, rural hospital closures, and prescription drug costs remain active in state policy discussions.

What should Georgia do to improve residents' access to healthcare?

How important is this to you?

Sources

Emerson College Polling / Nexstar Media — https://emersoncollegepolling.com/georgia-2026-poll-senator-ossoff-starts-re-election-near-50-and-outpaces-gop-field
The top issue for Georgia likely voters is the economy (36%) followed by housing affordability (14%), healthcare (14%), threats to democracy (11%), crime (8%), and immigration (7%).
Positions on this issue  ·  liberal → conservative
  1. Fully expand Medicaid under the ACA with no conditions to cover all uninsured Georgians immediately.
  2. Expand Medicaid eligibility and increase state funding for community health centers and rural hospitals.
  3. Continue Georgia's limited Medicaid expansion while exploring public-private partnerships to improve access.
  4. Keep current Medicaid work-requirement rules and focus on market competition to lower healthcare costs.
  5. Reject Medicaid expansion, reduce healthcare regulations, and let the private market drive innovation and access.