Georgia state officials have submitted a waiver amendment to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, asking the federal government to approve a financial assistance initiative for people enrolled in Affordable Care Act plans. The request was filed on October 28, 2026, as rising monthly premiums are prompting the state to seek additional aid for ACA enrollees.
The amendment builds on Georgia's existing reinsurance program, which helps lower insurers' costs, and seeks to expand that framework to provide direct assistance to consumers.