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In 2023, Governor Brian Kemp of Georgia implemented a strict work requirement for Medicaid as a way to provide healthcare coverage, despite the state's refusal to expand the program under the Affordable Care Act. However, only 5,118 people were enrolled in the program by October, far below the projected numbers. Georgia's work requirement is particularly harsh, applying to a wide range of individuals and lacking flexibility compared to other states. The state has spent nearly $58 million on the program, mostly on administration and consulting fees, rather than medical expenses. Expanding Medicaid would have been a more cost-effective and inclusive solution, but a proposal to do so was defeated by state lawmakers. The high cost and inefficiency of the work-requirement plan mirror similar programs in other states, which have not significantly impacted employment or improved access to healthcare. [Extracted from the article]