§ 49-5-270. Short Title

This article shall be known and may be cited as the “PeachCare for Kids Act.” History. Code 1981, § 49-5-270 , enacted by Ga. L. 1998, p. 623, § 1.

§ 49-5-271. Legislative Findings

The General Assembly finds and declares that a large proportion of school-aged children in Georgia do not currently have access to adequate medical treatment and, further, that this lack of access can hinder a child’s ability to reach his or her full physical and educational potential. The General Assembly further finds that federal funding made […]

§ 49-5-272. Definitions

As used in this article, the term: “Board” means the Board of Community Health. “Department” means the Department of Community Health. “Federal law” means Title XXI of the federal Social Security Act. “Medicaid” means medical assistance provided under Article 7 of Chapter 4 of this title, the “Georgia Medical Assistance Act of 1977.” “PeachCare” or […]

§ 49-5-273. Creation of Peachcare; Availability; Eligibility; Payment of Premiums; Enrollment; Authorization to Obtain Income Eligibility Verification From the Department of Revenue

There is created the PeachCare for Kids Program to provide health care benefits for children in families with income below 235 percent of the federal poverty level. Children from birth through 18 years of age in families with family incomes below 235 percent of the federal poverty level and who are not eligible for medical […]