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Taxpayers in Florida Footing Bill for Millions in Healthcare Costs for Undocumented Immigrants, Rep. Greg Steube Claims on Social Media

Tallahassee, Florida – The issue of healthcare costs for immigrants in the U.S. illegally has sparked a debate among policymakers in Florida. Rep. Greg Steube, a Republican from Florida, recently raised concerns about the financial burden placed on taxpayers due to providing healthcare for individuals who are in the country without legal status. According to Steube, the state of Florida has spent approximately $566 million on hospital visits for these individuals, a figure that has …

Air Force Member Fatally Shot by Florida Deputy: Body Camera Footage Released

Ft. Walton Beach, Florida – The community of Ft. Walton Beach, Florida, was left in shock when a US Air Force member, Senior Airman Roger Fortson, was fatally shot by a deputy sheriff at his residence. The incident, which occurred on May 3rd, has sparked controversy and raised questions about the use of lethal force by law enforcement officers. The 23-year-old airman, who served in the 4th Special Operations Squadron, was taken to a hospital …

Eric Trump to Chair Delegation with Barron Trump as Florida Delegate at Republican National Convention

Miami, FL – Barron Trump, the youngest child of former President Donald Trump, has been selected as one of Florida’s at-large delegates for the Republican National Convention, as reported by NBC. In a statement, a Trump campaign official expressed Barron’s keen interest in the political process, highlighting his inclusion on the delegation roster. Alongside Barron, other Trump family members actively involved in Trump’s presidential campaign will also serve as at-large delegates, including Eric Trump, Don …

Air Force Airman Shot Dead by Florida Deputy in Wrong Apartment Mix-Up, Attorney Claims

Tampa, Florida – A tragic incident unfolded in Tampa, Florida last week as a Florida deputy fatally shot a Black Air Force airman allegedly after mistakenly entering the wrong apartment. The family’s attorney, in a news release, claimed that the deputy’s actions led to the death of Senior Airman Roger Fortson, 23, who was alone in his apartment at the time. According to the attorney, a witness who was on FaceTime with Fortson during the …

Florida Policymakers Urged to Prioritize 2025 Summer EBT for Low-Income Kids

TALLAHASSEE, Florida – Policymakers in Florida are being urged to prioritize the Summer EBT program for 2025 as a crucial initiative to support low-income families. Advocacy groups are pushing for the state to join the federally-funded program, which aims to provide essential nutrition to children during the summer months when access to school meals is limited. Florida policymakers have been lobbied to take action and ensure that the state participates in the summer food program …

Florida Emergency Rules Address Medical Conditions Post-Abortion Ban

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The recent implementation of a law prohibiting abortions after six weeks of pregnancy has prompted Florida health-care regulators to issue emergency rules concerning the treatment of medical conditions deemed dangerous for pregnant women or unborn children. The rules, released by the state Agency for Health Care Administration, are directed towards hospitals and abortion clinics, following the enactment of the restrictive six-week abortion law. The emergency rules address specific medical conditions that may …

Florida Senate Unanimously Approves $800 Million Live Healthy Act to Address Medical Workforce and Health Care Access

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Senate has unanimously approved an approximately $800 million package aimed at strengthening the state’s medical workforce and improving public access to healthcare. The bill, known as the Live Healthy Act, is a priority for Senate President Kathleen Passidomo and now awaits consideration in the Florida House. If approved there, the measure will go to Gov. Ron DeSantis for final approval. The Live Healthy Act includes provisions to recruit and retain …

Managed Care Contracts Challenge After Florida Agency Decision

Tallahassee, Florida – The recent decision by the Agency for Health Care Administration to award six-year Medicaid managed care contracts to five incumbent health plans has sparked potential challenges. A notice of intent to contest the decision was filed by Aetna Better Health of Florida Inc., AmeriHealth Caritas Florida, Inc., Florida Community Care, ImagineCare, Molina Healthcare of Florida, Sentara Care Alliance, South Florida Community Care Network, and UnitedHealthcare of Florida with the Agency for Health …

Medicaid Managed-Care Contracts Awarded to Five Health Plans in Florida

Tallahassee, FL – The state Agency for Health Care Administration has made a significant announcement regarding the Medicaid managed-care program, revealing plans to award contracts to five health plans. These contracts are projected to involve tens of billions of dollars over the coming years, impacting approximately 3.45 million individuals who receive healthcare through the managed-care system as of February. Among the five chosen health plans are Florida Community Care, LLC; Humana Medical Plan, Inc.; Simply …

Florida Medicaid Cuts: 1.4 Million Enrollees Removed Amid Unwinding Process

Miami, Florida – The process of unwinding Medicaid in Florida has resulted in the removal of a significant number of enrollees from the program. According to a report from the Kaiser Family Foundation, 1.4 million beneficiaries were removed from Medicaid in the state. This comes as part of a nationwide trend where millions of Medicaid enrollees have been disenrolled due to various reasons, including procedural issues and changes in eligibility criteria. The removal of Medicaid …