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Medicaid

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DeSantis says there’s ‘no basis’ for a Hope Florida investigation

There is an open investigation related to a nonprofit linked to First Lady Casey DeSantis’ signature Hope Florida program.
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The Florida House seeks records on agency spending

It comes amid an escalating feud between Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Republican-controlled House.

The Scoop: Thurs. Mar. 27, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Roundup of news headlines produced for WMNF Community Radio: Craft breweries, Tampa's streetcar, and discussions on Medicaid.

Groups call for Medicaid expansion as Republicans threaten to cut federal funding

As Senate Republicans have been engaged in private discussions about restructuring Medicaid, the health insurance program for low-income individuals, to fund the extension of Trump’s $4.6 trillion tax cuts from 2017, along with other tax...

The Scoop: Mon. Feb. 3, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Roundup of news headlines produced for WMNF Community Radio. Stories include topics on ICE raids and Medicaid cuts.
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Medicaid changes will take effect in Florida

Florida Lawmakers in 2011 created a system in which most Medicaid beneficiaries are required to enroll in managed-care plans.

The Scoop: Wed. Jan. 29, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

DeSantis blasts lawmakers’ immigration bill  Florida lawmakers passed a $500 million immigration proposal on Tuesday. But Gov. Ron DeSantis said it isn’t good enough. The bill also strips immigration enforcement powers from the governor. U.S....
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Leaked draft of potential $2 trillion Medicaid cuts spark concerns for some Floridians

Listen: A leaked list from US House Republicans proposes over 2 trillion dollars in Medicaid cuts- and it could affect more than 4 million Floridians relying on it. Politico reports the list emerged from the House...
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Florida sues the feds in a fight over children’s insurance

Florida has filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration over a program that provides subsidized health insurance to children.
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A court considers restrictions on health care for transgender Floridians

A judge found Florida's prohibition on Medicaid coverage for transgender individuals’ treatments violated federal health care laws.
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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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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.
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