Georgia Health Insurance
As a resident of Georgia, you have plenty of Georgia health insurance options to choose from. There are multiple insurance companies in Georgia that provide a range of plans for a variety of health needs.
Here you'll be able to get helpful information for finding health insurance in Georgia. See some of the state’s top health insurance companies and read about the important Georgia health insurance laws and regulations you should be aware of as you look for your plan. You can also find information about financial assistance and public Georgia health insurance programs.
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Resources on this page
- Georgia Health Insurance Companies
- Health Insurance Laws and Regulations in Georgia
- Public Health Insurance Programs for Georgia Residents
- Contact Info for the Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner and Division of Public Health
The following list of companies offer health insurance plans in Georgia:
MEGA Life and Health Insurance Company
At The MEGA Life and Health Insurance Company, the focus is on personalizing a health plan that meets your needs.
Georgia Health Insurance Laws and Regulations
In Georgia, residents are protected by federal laws COBRA and HIPAA if they are searching for an individual Georgia health insurance plan after leaving an employer's group coverage.
COBRA gives former employees the right to stay on their employer's group insurance coverage for a temporary period after their employment ends.
Under HIPAA, Georgia health insurance companies are not allowed to impose waiting periods or exclusion periods for pre-existing health conditions. Georgia health insurance law also requires that all HIPAA-eligible residents have guaranteed access to a health plan.
In addition, state law requires that all Georgia health insurance plans provide coverage for the following medical services:
- Care for children's clinical trials for anyone diagnosed with cancer before turning 19 years old
- Screening for breast, colorectal, cervical, prostate, and ovarian cancer
- Certain diabetes treatments
- Vaccinations for children
Georgia Public Health Insurance Programs
Here are Georgia's public health insurance programs to provide low-income residents assistance in getting coverage:
- Medicaid
Georgia's Medicaid program offers coverage for some low-income residents, including families, individuals, pregnant women, children, and disable citizens. To find out more about Georgia Medicaid, visit their website. - Georgia PeachCare for Kids
Uninsured children in low-income families who do not qualify for Medicaid can receive coverage from PeachCare. The health insurance program provides health insurance for children up to age 19. To learn more about the Georgia health insurance program, PeachCare, visit their website. - Georgia Cancer Screening Program
This program provides low-income women with free screening for breast and cervical cancer. If diagnosed through this program, women can receive full health care coverage through Medicaid. To get more information, visit the Georgia health insurance program's website.
Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner and Division of Public Health
Find the contact information for the Georgia health insurance and public health divisions at:
Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner
Two Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive
West Tower, Suite 704
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Phone: (404) 656-2070
http://www.gainsurance.org
Georgia Division of Public Health
Two Peachtree Street, NW
Atlanta, GA 30303-3186
Phone: (404) 657-2700
http://health.state.ga.us/
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