Florida’s $114.5 billion budget includes major investments—and some notable funding losses—that could shape access to health care across the state.
The final budget fully funds Florida’s Medicaid and KidCare programs and includes investments in Medicaid provider rates, rural health, behavioral health, cancer research, and services for older adults and people with disabilities. At the same time, several healthcare initiatives were impacted by vetoes, and questions remain about funding for programs and systems Floridians rely on.
FHJP took a closer look at the numbers, key healthcare investments, vetoes, and policy decisions you should know about.