Jacquelyn O'Banion

Jun 30, 2023 | ajc.com | Toby Terwilliger |Justin Williams |Veda Johnson |Jacquelyn O'Banion

Hector visits the emergency room every month when he runs out of insulin. Like 1.4 million Georgians, Hector falls into the “coverage gap,” meaning he does not qualify for Medicaid but cannot afford the subsidized insurance offered on the healthcare exchanges. This is despite working multiple jobs – employment that puts food on the table but does not provide health insurance or guarantee reliable hours.