The new law allows him to hire consultants to customize waivers from the federal government aimed at expanding Medicaid to those making around $12,000 a year and to help lower premiums for those with existing health insurance under the Affordable Care Act.

“Georgians know that one-size-fits-all healthcare doesn’t fit at all. Through the Patients First Act, we will address Georgia problems with innovative Georgia solutions,” he says.

Kemp budgeted a $1 million for the consulting process and expects to begin quickly.

The bills passed both the House and Senate mostly along party lines with Democrats calling for a full expansion of Medicaid instead.