Conditional Medicaid Expansion and Mental Health Outcomes in Georgia

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Georgia's Pathways to Coverage program expands Medicaid eligibility for low-income adults but requires 80 hours of qualifying activities monthly.
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As of early 2024, only 4231 individuals enrolled in Georgia's Pathways program, significantly below the projected 100,000.
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Individuals with mental health conditions face barriers to enrollment in Pathways, as they are not exempt unless they qualify for disability.
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Medicaid is crucial for mental health care, covering nearly one-third of working-age adults with mental illness in the US.
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The study uses a difference-in-differences design to assess the impact of Georgia's Medicaid expansion on mental health outcomes.

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