State Sen. David Lucas introduces bill to expand Medicaid statewide in GeorgiaLegislation would allow Georgia to draw federal funding and extend coverage to more residentsMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- State Senator David Lucas, a Democrat from Macon, has introduced Senate Bill 380, legislation aimed at expanding Medicaid statewide in Georgia. The bill would allow the state to draw on federal funding to cover low-income households and extend Medicaid eligibility to a broader range of Georgians. Addressing healthcare costs and coverage gapsIn a news release, Lucas said his proposal is intended to address rising healthcare costs and the number of Georgians struggling to afford medical care. “Having served in the Georgia General Assembly for five decades, I know how rising healthcare costs have impacted Georgia families over the years,” Lucas said. Additional details about Senate Bill 380 are available in the text of the legislation.