Maternal Health in Florida: Poor Outcomes Made Worse by Lack of Medicaid Expansion
This maternal health brief published in November 2020 shows that Florida faces severe maternal and infant health disparities—especially for Black women—driven by high uninsured rates and limited access to consistent care. The brief contends that Medicaid expansion would significantly improve outcomes, citing evidence that expansion reduces maternal mortality, increases continuous coverage before and after pregnancy, and narrows racial gaps in infant health.