A Medicaid alternative program is at risk of disappearing by the end of the year if a $1.4 billion funding request is denied. The program, known as Georgia Pathways to Coverage, is an alternative to fully expanding Medicaid. To qualify, applicants must earn $15,650 or less per year and work or attend school for at least 80 hours a month.

A public hearing was held to discuss the program's future, where doctors testified. The hearing became emotional as people spoke out about the potential loss of healthcare for thousands.

Further details about the program and the hearing are available from the source.