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UPDATE June 26, 2007

Dearest Advocates:

Today on Good Morning America-ABC National News, they did a story titled “Rocky Transition From Public Medicaid to Private HMO’s”. As many of you are aware, this has been a very difficult time for families and providers in the Georgia Medicaid system. Please take a moment to see the segment at:

http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/OnCall/story?id=3314626&page=1

Also- if you could email ABC news letting them know about your personal struggles with the Medicaid system, that would be great. The more knowledgeable the general public becomes regarding the issues surrounding the Medicaid system…..The Better! We need to do our part in educating those that don’t understand the system (including our legislators and the Governor). ABC News specifically talked about Georgia’s Medicaid system. I agree we need to be good stewards of taxpayers $$$, but we also have to take care of those that can’t take care of themselves!!!!! Including our precious children with disabilities.
Please let our voices be heard…..” UNITED… WE WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE!”

Comments can be submitted to ABC via the following web link (only 500 characters so be brief and to the point):
http://abc.go.com/site/contactus.html?cat=Good%20Morning%20America

Education and building awareness of the issues is the key to success in making change in the overall Medicaid system! We as parents and providers must continue to help others understand the need for necessary services. I do believe our children must be viewed as an INVESTMENT and NOT a Liability in Georgia!

Who We Are

Thank you for your interest in kids healthcare issues.

We are a group of parents of children with (and without) special needs and concerned providers who recognize that Georgia government is not using our tax dollars in an efficient and effective manner.

Due to changes in Medicaid, families are losing health coverage for their children and are finding that bureaucratic paperwork and difficulties in the system are blocking their children’s access to critical medical services. The State of Georgia has made drastic cuts to its healthcare programs, particularly those that serve the most needy - the poor and disabled. The State proclaims a large budget surplus while children are losing access to vital healthcare. Our goal is to help the state recognize how important healthcare is for these very special populations and work together on solutions.

Rally Update November 14, 2006

Thank you for your interest in the Healthcare for Kids Rally that was held on Saturday, November 4th at the State Capital. The Rally provided entertainment for children and featured speakers who talked about the urgent need for Meidaid reform in the state. We had over 750 people in attendance supporting our message....Healthcare must be a priority in Georgia
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