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Florida Senate is ready to pass its healthcare plan
The Senate Fiscal Policy Committee unanimously passed two bills, setting the stage for the full Senate to vote as early as next week.
The open enrollment period to obtain subsidized health insurance from the federal marketplace (Obamacare) closes on January 16. Free, unbiased health care navigators from Florida Covering Kids and Families (FCKF) are standing by to assist...
The mother of a transgender girl testified that it would be “devastating” if the child could not get treatment in Florida.
Democrats propose Medicaid expansion in Florida for young adults
A bill calls for Florida to study expanding Medicaid to cover people ages 18 to 26 who might not otherwise be able to have health insurance.
Medicare Enrollment Period is Now Open. What to Do?
Learn what to consider in making your Medicare healthcare enrollment decision for 2023 with our experts from Florida SHINE.
A state Senate committee met to discuss Florida' s Medicaid redetermination process. WMNF's Chris Young reports.
State legislators sound alarm on Floridians losing Medicaid coverage
Half of Floridians losing Medicaid coverage are 20 years or younger, and Democratic state legislators are calling for more to be done.
Panel looks at Medicaid enrollment in Florida after half a million people lose coverage
A Florida Senate committee will receive information about Medicaid “redeterminations” after enrollment dropped by more than 500,000 people.
Medical boards approve rules concerning healthcare for transgender Floridians
By Dara Kam Jun 30, 2023 ©2023 The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Florida medical boards on Friday approved rules related to providing treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone-replacement therapy to transgender children...
A federal judge rejects the ban on medical treatments for transgender Floridians
A judge ruled that Florida’s prohibition against Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming care for transgender people is unconstitutional.
The Scoop: WMNF’s daily digest of news headlines for Monday, May 15th, 2023
LISTEN: Cycling in Tampa A recent study ranked Tampa as the third most dangerous city in the nation for cyclists. The study emphasizes the city’s need for better bike infrastructure. National Train Day Children and...
A trial will start Tuesday challenging Florida's decision to prevent Medicaid coverage for medical treatments for transgender people.
