Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1238: Community Health, Department of; submit a waiver request to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to authorize the qualification of certain caregivers for Medicaid reimbursement

Passed both chambers Last action April 2, 2026: House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub As Amended

Plain-language summary

HB 1238 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Community Health, Department of; submit a waiver request to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to authorize the qualification of certain caregivers for Medicaid reimbursement. Primary sponsor: Katie Dempsey (Republican), Lee Hawkins (Republican), Mike Cameron (Republican), Omari Crawford (Democratic), Sharon Cooper (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2026): House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub As Amended.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Katie Dempsey (Republican); Lee Hawkins (Republican); Mike Cameron (Republican); Omari Crawford (Democratic); and 1 more.