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

HEALTH JUSTICE

IT'S ABOUT PEOPLE

The STORIES Project is a vital initiative shedding light on the profound health injustices in Florida. By elevating the voices of Floridians grappling with systemic barriers and injustices, we aim to educate the public, media, and policymakers on critical health issues. The stories we share here — whether of seniors, parents and children, or those in the coverage gap– underscore that health justice is fundamentally not about law or policy, but about people.

Unwinding Continuous
Medicaid

After the end of pandemic-related continuous Medicaid coverage, the state began redetermining the eligibility of Florida’s enrollees and sending termination notices. Residents have received confusing notices that often lack the necessary information, while many others have received terminations that are clearly erroneous. Yet people are generally unaware of their right to appeal or how to do so.

Medicaid
Expansion

Florida is one of just 10 states that has not expanded Medicaid. As a result, older Floridians, parents and low wage workers, and people struggling with illness go without critical healthcare.

Medicaid | The Lived
Experience

Medicaid provides coverage for millions of low-income Floridians: pregnant and post partum women, newborn babies, children, seniors, persons with disabilities. Their lived experiences describe Medicaid’s critical importance and its problems.

Long-Term
Care

Medicaid is critical for low-income Floridians with disabilities-especially those who are so disabled that they require home and community based services (HCBS) in order to avoid institutionalization.

Immigrant
Health

All people, regardless of immigration status, need access to affordable, quality healthcare and coverage. Yet immigrant families face unique obstacles. FHJP and our partners are working to advocate for immigrant-inclusive policy and arm families with the information they need to take charge of their healthcare.

Child Health

Florida ranks 47th of 51 states/territories in its rate of uninsured children. Of the children in Florida with health insurance, nearly 40% receive their coverage through Medicaid or KidCare which can be difficult to access. Florida Health Justice Project is dedicated to helping children obtain access to the healthcare coverage and services they need not just to survive, but to thrive.

Immigrant
Health

All people, regardless of immigration status, need access to affordable, quality healthcare and coverage. Yet immigrant families face unique obstacles. FHJP and our partners are working to advocate for immigrant-inclusive policy and arm families with the information they need to take charge of their healthcare.

Uninsured/Medical Debt

Sharing information and stories about Miami-Dade County’s public health system.

Sharing Parents' Voices: Real Families. Real Stories. Real Hope.

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SHARE YOUR STORY

Sharing your story – in your words and your voice – is part of the solution in expanding Medicaid in Florida. Your real-life example will help improve the lived experience of those on Medicaid and expand healthcare access to immigrants and the uninsured. Together we will educate decision-makers, the media, and the public about the impact of health law and policy on individual Floridians and their families.

We are grateful to the following funders for suppor of the STORIES Project:

Our Contact

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Phone :
754 231 0106

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E-mai :
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