Florida, meanwhile, has already cut more than 1 million from its Medicaid rolls. It is noteworthy that these publications accurately report that health insurance was or will be cut, not health care. Journalists often conflate the two out of ignorance,
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House Budget Bill Could Slash Medicaid: How FL Reps Voted
South Florida nonprofits urge lawmakers to spare Medicaid from budget cuts
Floridians fear Medicaid cuts as GOP budget plan advances
More than 3.7 million Floridians are enrolled in Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and many families like Lewis' depend on these services. But with House Republicans proposing $880 billion in budget cuts, the future of Medicaid remains uncertain.
Members of the community shared their experiences and fears surrounding the proposed House Republican budget cuts to Medicaid and the Trump Administration’s order to fire 1,000 public servants in the VA system and how these cuts could hurt families,
Rivera lives in Florida—one of ten states which has declined federally backed Medicaid expansions through the Affordable Care Act, meant to patch state-level coverage gaps and allow more low-income people to qualify for care.
President Donald Trump raised eyebrows with nominations political pundits thought had no chance of gaining Senate approval for confirmation. One, former Rep. Matt Gaetz, a Florida Republican and Trump
House Republicans signaled they’re going full steam ahead on significant changes to Medicaid, despite pressure from Democrats and even some moderates in their party.
Medicaid provides crucial healthcare coverage for eligible low-income individuals and families in Florida. Though the state has not expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Ac
Many Tampa Bay area seniors, veterans and low socio-economic residents rely on telehealth, and there are growing concerns it won't be covered under proposed Medicaid cuts at the federal level.
Democrats are trying to push back against a looming evisceration in federal government spending, emphasizing how it will affect overall quality of life
Medicare is the government health insurance for Americans age 65 or older, regardless of their income. Medicaid is primarily for people who have not reached retirement age, and it largely serves the poor. Some who are disabled or older qualify for both types of coverage.
Action News Jax has covered problems with the state website millions of Floridians depend on for benefits, and we are asking more tough questions.
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