Since 2002, Georgia Watch has served as the state’s leading consumer advocacy organization. We focus mainly on issues that impact your wallet and quality of life such as health care, energy and utility issues, identity theft, foreclosure, predatory lending and access to civil justice. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Georgia Watch works to protect Georgia families by developing pro-consumer policies and advocating for the Georgians at the state capitol and the Public Service Commission. We also conduct consumer protection workshops across the state, providing much needed education and assistance.
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June 7, 2011
Many Georgia hospitals aren’t doing enough to ensure accessibility for non-English speakers, according to a report (pdf) released this week by Georgia Watch’s Hospital Accountability Project. Most hospitals throughout the state are required to follow basic language accessibility regulations set forth by Title V1 of the Civil Rights Act, the Affordable Care Act, and the Indigent Care Trust Fund. Read more
June 1, 2011
It will soon be cheaper and easier for Georgians to enroll in the federal high-risk insurance plans that provide crucial coverage to those with pre-existing conditions. In an effort to spark enrollment in this key provision of the Affordable Care Act, Health and Human Services officials announced Monday that premiums in Georgia will drop by 15.5 percent. Additionally, consumers will no longer need to provide a rejection letter from private insurers, as previously required. Read more
May 31, 2011
Georgia is experiencing an extreme heat wave that can be dangerous – especially to the most vulnerable, such as the elderly, sick, and very young. When temperatures rise, Georgia Power customers should be aware that Georgia Power cannot disconnect service when the National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory, as predicted for tomorrow.
The extreme weather rule has been in effect since January 2009 and is part of the Public Service Commission’s seasonal restrictions, which also includes a ban on disconnections during winter months when temperatures fall below 32 degrees. Read more
"I’m proud to be a Georgia Watch board member because it is the only bonafide group in Georgia looking out for you and me as consumers."
- Clark Howard
