NEWS Florida’s Deloitte-run computer system cut off new moms entitled to Medicaid

NEWS Florida’s Deloitte-run computer system cut off new moms entitled to Medicaid

ENFORCING THE RIGHTS

OF BENEFICIARIES & EXPANDING MEDICAID COVERAGE

Medicaid advocacy is essential to expanding access to healthcare for the most vulnerable. We develop strategies, policy updates, and success stories that underscore the importance of advocating for Medicaid expansion and reform. And we share our work so that together we can ensure comprehensive healthcare coverage for those in need.

Family-Related Medicaid

Potentially eligible individuals include Children under 19, Youth ages 19-21, Parents and Caretakers, Pregnant People, and Former Foster Care Children ages 18-26.

Other Medicaid
(not Family-Related)

Potentially eligible individuals include SSI recipients, low income individuals who are 65 and over, disabled or blind, and individuals needing a nursing facility level of care in an institutional or community setting.

KIDCARE

Florida’s KidCare programs (MediKids, Florida Healthy Kids, and Children’s Medical Services Health Plan) offer government-sponsored health insurance for children through age 18 whose families’ income exceeds the income limits for Medicaid

INFORMATION FOR ALL MEDICAID TYPES

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ACCESSING MEDICAID SERVICES

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MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY

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.

MEDICAID EXPANSION

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.

CARE FOR THE UNINSURED

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.

RESOURCES AND PUBLICATIONS

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.

CHILD HEALTH

Healthy kids are more likely to become healthy adults, yet Florida ranks 47th of 51 states/territories in its rate of uninsured children.

MEDICAID DATA DASHBOARD
In Collaboration with UNF Data Science for Social Good

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