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Medicaid

A judge OKs a settlement in Florida’s Medicaid class action

A judge is requiring Florida’s Medicaid program to provide incontinence supplies to adults with disabilities.
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Orlando Health bid to buy more hospitals gets a boost

A bankruptcy judge has ruled that the Orlando Health system is “qualified” to buy three hospitals in Brevard and Indian River counties.
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Orlando Health bid to buy three more hospitals draws an objection

A real-estate firm has objected to a proposed $439 million deal that would lead to the health system Orlando Health buying three hospitals.
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Medicaid enrollment continues to decrease in Florida

Medicaid enrollment in Florida has steadily decreased since the end of the COVID-19 federal public health emergency.

Judge blocks a new federal rule that clashed with Florida’s restrictions on treatments for transgender individuals

A federal judge blocked a new health care rule that would clash with Florida’s attempts to restrict treatments like hormone therapy.

20-foot inflatable IUD arrives in Tampa

Americans for Contraception brought a 20-foot, inflatable IUD to Lykes Gaslight Park in downtown Tampa Friday.  The ‘IUD Express’ tour promotes access to reproductive healthcare, following a decision by Senate Republicans to block a bill...
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Florida appeals a judge’s ruling blocking the state’s restrictions on medical treatment for transgender individuals

Florida has appealed a federal judge’s ruling that blocked state restrictions on treatment for people with gender dysphoria.
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Organization works to fill gaps Manatee Memorial left after cuts for uninsured care

We Care Manatee is trying to ensure patients get the care they need after Manatee Memorial cut funding for uninsured and low-income patients.
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Florida challenges the feds on a new health care rule

Florida has sued over a new federal health care rule on treatments like hormone therapy & puberty blockers for transgender people.

DeSantis signs major health care package

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed a package of bills that supporters say will help improve access to health care, boost the number of doctors in Florida and address issues such as mental-health treatment.
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Medicaid enrollment in Florida plummets to below 4.8 million

Enrollment in Florida’s Medicaid program dipped slightly below 4.8 million in January, continuing months of decreases.
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Get answers about open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act’s health insurance marketplace

Information how navigators can help you choose the Obamacare plan that’s best for you and if you are eligible for financial assistance.

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