Bill Text: GA HR1117 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Health insurance coverage lost; assist Georgians; request
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2010-01-25 - House Second Readers [HR1117 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-HR1117-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 1117
By:
Representatives Heckstall of the
62nd,
Brooks of the
63rd,
Dukes of the
150th,
and Johnson of the
37th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
the need to assist Georgians who have recently lost their health insurance
coverage and requesting that those in the medical industry hear the call for
assistance; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
this resolution shall be known as the "Lovin' Georgia Healthy" plan;
and
WHEREAS,
the economic downturn is having a critical impact on Americans who are
struggling to maintain or find jobs in an increasingly difficult environment;
and
WHEREAS,
many Georgians are having difficulty making ends meet in these exceptionally
historic and challenging times; and
WHEREAS,
countless Georgians have found themselves unemployed due to downsizing, layoffs,
or employer bankruptcy due to the economic turbulence being experienced around
the nation; and
WHEREAS,
as a result of unexpected unemployment, thousands have been left without health
insurance coverage to assist with routine visits to the physician, emergency
health care, and unexpected illness; and
WHEREAS,
many unemployed Georgians are unable to obtain health insurance, due to the
sudden and unexpected financial situations they find themselves in, or have been
denied access to health insurance due to preexisting medical conditions;
and
WHEREAS,
many of those who have recently lost their jobs and health insurance do not have
the opportunity to be added to a parent or partner's health insurance policy; in
many instances, two people in the same household have become unemployed at the
same time; and
WHEREAS,
the Georgia medical community is being called upon to help by increasing current
patient loads by 3 to 5 percent in order to provide affordable health care to
those recently unemployed who can show proof of having held health insurance
within the last 18 months; and
WHEREAS,
any help that can be provided by doctors, surgeons, nurses, dentists,
chiropractors, specialists, hospitals, medical supply companies, medical service
providers, and any others in the medical field would have a great impact on
thousands who have found themselves recently uninsured through no fault of their
own; and
WHEREAS,
keeping Georgians healthy and able-bodied is important to this state's economic
and overall prosperity, and it is incumbent upon all Georgians to do what they
can to assist their fellow man in this time of unprecedented
challenges.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body recognize the struggles facing the citizens of this state and
encourage the medical community of Georgia to participate in the "Lovin' Georgia
Healthy" plan by providing assistance to those who have recently become
unemployed and lost their health insurance coverage.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to members of
the public and the press.
