Plain English Breakdown
The official bill summary confirms the law amends specific code sections but does not list the exact treatments covered or patient cost-sharing details.
Medicaid Coverage for Tobacco Cessation Treatments
This law requires Georgia's Medicaid program to cover treatments that help people stop using tobacco.
What This Bill Does
- Amends state laws regarding medical assistance programs in Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.
- Requires coverage of tobacco cessation treatments under Medicaid.
- Provides for requirements related to these treatments.
- Allows for the submission of a state plan amendment or waiver if necessary.
Who It Names or Affects
- People enrolled in Georgia's Medicaid program who use tobacco products.
- State agencies responsible for managing medical assistance programs.
Limits and Unknowns
- The specific types of treatments covered are not listed in the provided text.
- Details about any costs patients might pay or how providers must offer services are not included in this excerpt.
- While the effective date is January 1, 2027, implementation steps may vary.