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Media professionals have the power to bring critical issues of health justice to the forefront of public consciousness. In this section, we encourage reporters, writers, and media experts to explore and share stories that highlight the challenges and victories in the fight for equitable healthcare access. Your narratives can spark change, influence policy, and inspire collective action towards a more just health system. We invite you to delve into the pressing issues of health equity, amplify the voices of those impacted, and join us in advocating for a healthier, fairer world. Your storytelling is a potent tool for advocacy and reform.

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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Medicaid expansion, public health and healthcare access in Florida, Medicaid expansion ballot initiative, maternal health, immigrant health

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Medicaid unwind, child health coverage, senior health access issues

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Ultimately, our work is about people.
By familiarizing yourself with the stories of those who lack access to healthcare, you can be a stronger advocate for policy change.
If you have clients who might want to share their stories here, please contact us.

Have you heard of the so-called #OneBigBeautifulBill Act? Changes like frozen #Medicaid funding and reductions in retroactive coverage could reduce emergency care access, even for those with private insurance.

✅ Prepare: Review your coverage and talk to your provider.

Have you heard of the so-called #OneBigBeautifulBill Act? Sections 71109, 71201, and 71301 change who qualifies for #Medicaid, #Medicare, and #Marketplace coverage unless Congress acts soon. 📢 Share for families who may lose coverage.

Have you heard of the “#OneBigBeautifulBill Act”? Sections 71101 and 71102 make it harder for seniors to access #Medicare Savings Programs for help with premiums and co-pays, unless Congress acts soon.

✅ Prepare: Call a SHINE counselor to see what programs are available.

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