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Medicaid is complicated, and the Medicaid eligibility process is especially difficult to navigate in Florida. It is important that those applying for or enrolled in Medicaid understand their rights under the eligibility rules and what to do if they believe they are wrongly being denied Medicaid coverage.
In Florida, most Medicaid recipients are required to enroll in a managed care plan. It is important to know how to choose and enroll in a plan, where to find the plan’s obligations, and what to do when a plan denies medically necessary medical treatment or equipment.
Check out our reports and FAQs on Florida Medicaid. As Florida policies change, we will continue to keep this page updated with the latest information to help Floridians access Medicaid and services covered by Medicaid.
Check out our reports and FAQs on Florida Medicaid. As Florida policies change, we will continue to keep this page updated with the latest information to help Floridians access Medicaid and services covered by Medicaid.
In early 2023, Congress discontinued the requirement of continuous Medicaid that was put in place during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. FHJP has advocated for those affected by the process of redetermining eligibility, referred to as the “unwind.” Because the Florida Department of Children and Families termination notices are often confusing and can be wrong, it is important that recipients and their advocates understand Medicaid eligibility rules, how to request assistance and how to file an appeal.
Florida is one of just 10 states that has not expanded Medicaid, leaving many Floridians without critical healthcare. FHJP continues to make the case for Medicaid expansion in Florida and keep the issue in front of the public, the media and policymakers.
Check out our reports and FAQs on Florida Medicaid. As Florida policies change, we will continue to keep this page updated with the latest information to help Floridians access Medicaid and services covered by Medicaid.
Check out our reports and FAQs on Florida Medicaid. As Florida policies change, we will continue to keep this page updated with the latest information to help Floridians access Medicaid and services covered by Medicaid.
Healthy kids are more likely to become healthy adults, yet Florida ranks 47th of 51 states/territories in its rate of uninsured children.
Florida Health Justice Project engages in comprehensive advocacy to expand health care access and promote health equity for vulnerable Floridians.
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