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Florida Health Justice Project, Florida Policy Institute, Florida Voices for Health, and other organizations are sounding the alarm that massive cuts to Medicaid would be devastating for Floridians who rely on the program, 77 percent of whom are children, adults 65 and older, and people with disabilities. Read more here.

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The ripple effects could reach beyond Medicaid recipients. FHJP's Lynn Hearn said as fewer people are able to seek care, medical providers may not be able to stay in business — affecting access for even those who remain insured.

In days, the Senate could pass Medicaid cuts that raise medical debt for Florida families. The #BigBeautifulBill targets kids, pregnant women & workers—while protecting corporate profits. 📊 84% say care is already too hard to access. 💬 Share if this hits home. #ProtectMedicaid

This #4thofJuly, the #BigBeautifulBill could strip Medicaid support from Florida seniors who rely on it to live at home.
📊 Cuts would end help with care, meds & essentials.
🏡 87% want to age at home—not in institutions.
📢 Share what’s really in the bill.
#ProtectMedicaid

By the #4thofJuly, rushed cuts to Medicaid could threaten care for Floridians with disabilities.

The #BigBeautifulBill would gut home care support, raise costs & risk lives. 🛑 84% of Americans say: #ProtectMedicaid. 📊

Know someone impacted? Share this post. #SaveMedicaid

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