Conditional Medicaid Expansion and Mental Health Outcomes in Georgia
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By
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Sezen O. Onal
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Seth J. Prins
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Joanne Constantin
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June 2, 2026
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Objective:
To examine the impact of Georgia's Pathways to Coverage program on mental health outcomes among low-income adults.
Key Findings:
- As of early 2024, only 4,231 individuals had enrolled in the Pathways program, significantly below the projected 100,000.
- The program's work requirements may introduce stress and uncertainty for individuals with unstable employment.
- Administrative barriers in the Pathways program could lead to frustration and unmet healthcare needs among low-income adults.
Interpretation:
Limitations:
- The study relies on early implementation data, which may not fully capture long-term effects.
- The analysis does not account for individual-level variations in mental health outcomes.
Conclusion:
