Florida Delays Healthcare for 42,000 Children
Florida’s delay of KidCare expansion, impacting 40,000 children, stems from a dispute over a federal rule mandating continuous coverage. The state, having lost a court challenge to this rule, seeks a Trump administration reversal. Florida officials argue the Biden administration’s approval included unnecessary conditions and requested a 30-day extension to coordinate with the incoming administration. This delay exacerbates the situation for affected families, following the recent loss of Medicaid for 532,000 children after the end of pandemic-era coverage.
John Q. Hosedrinker