We鈥檙e pleased to announce that we鈥檝e received *NEW* information on how charter schools can opt into the !
Public charter schools in Georgia now have multiple opportunities to sign up for the SHBP after state lawmakers approved during the most recent legislative session. 91吃瓜 championed SB 59 along with key legislators.
We anticipate a more formalized process in the coming months. For now, here is how Georgia public charter schools can opt into Georgia鈥檚 health plan:
New Charter Schools: upon initial approval of its charter
- Timeframe: 6 months from initial charter approval date
- Documentation Required: Executed Charter
Existing Charter Schools: upon renewal of its charter or upon the expiration of its current health care plan
- Timeframe: 6 months from renewal charter approval date or 6 months from expiration of their existing or former health care plan
- Documentation: (1) Letter from current health plan on the health plan鈥檚 letterhead with termination date included in the Letter (2) existing or former health plan contract with term date included in the contract
For additional information, you can also visit the or contact , Program Manager, State Health Benefit Plan. Prior to the passage of SB 59, state and local charter schools could only sign up for the SHBP during their first year of operation.
