Although numerous Florida courts of appeal have found that Florida’s standard to determine coverage of children’s Medicaid services is more restrictive than that set forth in the federal Medicaid Act, the state Medicaid agency refuses to correct it. This federal class action lawsuit seeks to stop Florida from denying care to children based on its overly restrictive standard.
Florida Health Justice Project engages in comprehensive advocacy to expand health care access and promote health equity for vulnerable Floridians.
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