Georgia

Georgia’s 6-week limit with narrow exceptions severely restricts access before many people know they’re pregnant. The state has among the highest maternal mortality rates in the U.S., with especially severe disparities affecting Black families. Partial coverage expansions leave holes in prenatal and postpartum coverage compared with full Medicaid expansion. Rural counties face thin provider networks and hospital OB closures, extending travel times for routine and emergent care. These structural barriers magnify clinical risk for high-risk pregnancies.

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