The article examines how rising health insurance costs and declining coverage are shaping Florida’s political landscape ahead of the November elections. Nearly 443,000 fewer Floridians had health coverage in 2026 compared with the previous year, as the expiration of federal ACA subsidies, Medicaid funding cuts, and restrictive eligibility policies contributed to growing coverage gaps. Through personal stories and insights from Florida Health Justice Project Executive Director Jerson Dulis, the report highlights how families are struggling to afford insurance, delaying medical care, and facing increasing uncertainty about their healthcare coverage.