Health Care

Hurricane Helene Response: Safety Net Policy Tracker

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Oct 2024

Hurricane Milton Response: Safety Net Policy Tracker

Hurricane Milton Response: Safety Net Policy Tracker

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Oct 2024

Florida Medicaid Chartbook

Florida Medicaid Chartbook

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Health Care

Sep 2024

5 Ways Florida Lawmakers Can Raise Revenue Ahead of Projected Deficit

5 Ways Florida Lawmakers Can Raise Revenue Ahead of Projected Deficit

By

Sep 2024

Abortion Care Policies Impact Families’ Economic Health and Well-Being

Anne Swerlick (Guest Author)

Abortion Care Policies Impact Families’ Economic Health and Well-Being

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Aug 2024

Lessons Learned From Florida's Collective Advocacy Through the Medicaid Redetermination Process

Lessons Learned From Florida's Collective Advocacy Through the Medicaid Redetermination Process

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Jun 2024

Florida Policymakers Must Act to Promote Kids' Future Success

Florida Policymakers Must Act to Promote Kids' Future Success

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May 2024

The Clock is Ticking on Enhanced Federal Funding for Mobile Response Teams

Anne Swerlick (Guest Author)

The Clock is Ticking on Enhanced Federal Funding for Mobile Response Teams

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May 2024

Map of Children’s Medicaid Coverage Loss in Florida

Map of Children’s Medicaid Coverage Loss in Florida

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Apr 2024

While ‘Live Healthy’ Act Includes Some Important Reforms, Lawmakers Have Yet to Expand Medicaid

While ‘Live Healthy’ Act Includes Some Important Reforms, Lawmakers Have Yet to Expand Medicaid

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Apr 2024

Florida’s Public Dashboard on Health Care Costs is Misleading

Florida’s Public Dashboard on Health Care Costs is Misleading

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Alexis Tsoukalas, PhD

Feb 2024

FL Budget Proposals in Brief: Health and Human Services

FL Budget Proposals in Brief: Health and Human Services

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Feb 2024

FPI Submits Comments On State's New 5-Year Section 1115 CHIP Demonstration Request

FPI Submits Comments On State's New 5-Year Section 1115 CHIP Demonstration Request

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Feb 2024

State of the Budget (Part 3): Florida Leaves Federal Dollars on the Table

State of the Budget (Part 3): Florida Leaves Federal Dollars on the Table

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Jan 2024

State of the Budget (Part 2): What Would Some of the Key Policy Proposals Cost?

State of the Budget (Part 2): What Would Some of the Key Policy Proposals Cost?

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Nov 2023

2024 Legislative Agenda

2024 Legislative Agenda

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Nov 2023

Connecting Public Health, Policy, and Health Equity

Connecting Public Health, Policy, and Health Equity

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Oct 2023

Behavioral Health Services: Funding in Florida

Behavioral Health Services: Funding in Florida

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Oct 2023

Hurricane Idalia Response: Safety Net Policy Tracker

Hurricane Idalia Response: Safety Net Policy Tracker

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Oct 2023

50 Groups Sign Letter Urging Florida to Restore Medicaid for Eligible Kids

50 Groups Sign Letter Urging Florida to Restore Medicaid for Eligible Kids

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Oct 2023

More Children Eligible for Florida’s KidCare Program with Less Paperwork

More Children Eligible for Florida’s KidCare Program with Less Paperwork

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Aug 2023

There is Unfinished Work When it Comes to Improving Child Well-Being in Florida

There is Unfinished Work When it Comes to Improving Child Well-Being in Florida

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Jul 2023

It's Time to Reinstate the Youth Risk Behavior Survey

It's Time to Reinstate the Youth Risk Behavior Survey

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Jun 2023

10 Things to Know About the 2023 Legislative Session

10 Things to Know About the 2023 Legislative Session

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May 2023

Groups Send Letter to Governor and State Agency Heads Calling for ‘Pause’ on Medicaid Redetermination Process

Groups Send Letter to Governor and State Agency Heads Calling for ‘Pause’ on Medicaid Redetermination Process

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May 2023

How Many Children Just Lost Coverage in Florida?

Joan Alker (Georgetown Center for Children and Families)

How Many Children Just Lost Coverage in Florida?

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Apr 2023

Florida House and Senate FY 2023-24 Budget Proposals

Florida House and Senate FY 2023-24 Budget Proposals

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Mar 2023

Between the Lines: 5 Things to Know About the Governor’s Recommended Budget

Between the Lines: 5 Things to Know About the Governor’s Recommended Budget

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Mar 2023

2023 Legislative Agenda

2023 Legislative Agenda

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Feb 2023

End of Continuous Coverage for Medicaid in Florida

End of Continuous Coverage for Medicaid in Florida

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Dec 2022

The Year in Review: 10 Visuals to Round Out 2022 in Florida

The Year in Review: 10 Visuals to Round Out 2022 in Florida

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Dec 2022

2022 Florida Child Well-Being Index

2022 Florida Child Well-Being Index

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Dec 2022

Florida-Based Organizations Call on Gov to Prepare for End of Continuous Coverage Protection

Florida-Based Organizations Call on Gov to Prepare for End of Continuous Coverage Protection

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Nov 2022

Hurricane Ian Response: Safety Net Policy Tracker

Hurricane Ian Response: Safety Net Policy Tracker

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Nov 2022

Medicaid and CHIP Eligibility/Enrollment in Florida and the End of the Public Health Emergency

Medicaid and CHIP Eligibility/Enrollment in Florida and the End of the Public Health Emergency

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Sep 2022

Bending the Arc Towards a More Just Medicaid Program

Bending the Arc Towards a More Just Medicaid Program

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Aug 2022

Funding for Behavioral Health Services in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions

Funding for Behavioral Health Services in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions

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Aug 2022

10 Things to Know: FY 2022-23 Budget and Tax Package

10 Things to Know: FY 2022-23 Budget and Tax Package

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Jul 2022

Florida FY 2022-23 Budget: Summary by Issue Area

Florida FY 2022-23 Budget: Summary by Issue Area

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Jul 2022

Bolstering Florida's Behavioral Health Care Infrastructure More Important Now Than Ever

Bolstering Florida's Behavioral Health Care Infrastructure More Important Now Than Ever

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Jun 2022

Is Aging in Place an Option in Florida?

Nancy E. Wright, Esq. (guest blogger)

Is Aging in Place an Option in Florida?

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May 2022

Demystifying Florida’s Medicaid/KidCare Income Eligibility Criteria

Demystifying Florida’s Medicaid/KidCare Income Eligibility Criteria

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medicaid

Apr 2022

New Florida Law Requires Stratified Performance Measure Data for Medicaid Managed Care

New Florida Law Requires Stratified Performance Measure Data for Medicaid Managed Care

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Apr 2022

COVID-19 Response: Safety Net Policy Tracker

COVID-19 Response: Safety Net Policy Tracker

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Safety Net

Apr 2022

COVID-19's Lingering Effects on Florida Families

COVID-19's Lingering Effects on Florida Families

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Mar 2022

Top 5 Things To Know About the FY 2022-23 Budget and Tax Package

Top 5 Things To Know About the FY 2022-23 Budget and Tax Package

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Mar 2022

More Policy Changes Needed on School-Based Mental Health Services

More Policy Changes Needed on School-Based Mental Health Services

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Mar 2022

Florida House and Senate FY 2022-23 Budgets: Summary by Issue Area

Florida House and Senate FY 2022-23 Budgets: Summary by Issue Area

By

Feb 2022

Seizing the Opportunity: ARPA Funds Can Help Support Mobile Response Teams

Seizing the Opportunity: ARPA Funds Can Help Support Mobile Response Teams

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Jan 2022

Session Preview: FPI Priority Legislative Agenda for 2022

Session Preview: FPI Priority Legislative Agenda for 2022

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Jan 2022

New Legislation Would Help Reduce Health Disparities Among Medicaid Enrollees

New Legislation Would Help Reduce Health Disparities Among Medicaid Enrollees

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health equity

Jan 2022

Bill Summary: HB 855/SB 1258

Bill Summary: HB 855/SB 1258

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Nov 2021

Infographic: Build Back Better Legislation Impact on Florida

Infographic: Build Back Better Legislation Impact on Florida

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tax credit

Oct 2021

FL's Medicaid Managed Care Program Falls Far Short on Providing Quality Behavioral Health Care

FL's Medicaid Managed Care Program Falls Far Short on Providing Quality Behavioral Health Care

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Health Care

Oct 2021

Commission Grappling With Same Issues Identified Over 20 Years Earlier

Commission Grappling With Same Issues Identified Over 20 Years Earlier

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substance use disorder

Sep 2021

2022 Legislative Agenda

2022 Legislative Agenda

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State Budget

Aug 2021

Questions Remain After FL Files Spending Plan for New Federal HCBS Dollars

Questions Remain After FL Files Spending Plan for New Federal HCBS Dollars

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Federal Policy Research

Jul 2021

Florida FY 2021-22 Budget: Summary by Issue Area

Florida FY 2021-22 Budget: Summary by Issue Area

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State Budget

Jun 2021

Medicaid Expansion Would Help Florida’s Essential Workers

Medicaid Expansion Would Help Florida’s Essential Workers

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Medicaid Expansion

Jun 2021

Congress Must Act to Help Thousands of Floridians in the Medicaid Coverage Gap

Congress Must Act to Help Thousands of Floridians in the Medicaid Coverage Gap

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Health Care

Apr 2021

How Medicaid Expansion Would Save Florida Money

How Medicaid Expansion Would Save Florida Money

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infographic

Apr 2021

Florida House and Senate FY 2021-22 Budget Recommendations: Summary by Issue Area

Florida House and Senate FY 2021-22 Budget Recommendations: Summary by Issue Area

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State Budget

Apr 2021

Senate Must Act on House’s Proposal Extending Postpartum Medicaid Coverage to 12 months

Senate Must Act on House’s Proposal Extending Postpartum Medicaid Coverage to 12 months

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Alison Yager

Health Care

Mar 2021

Senate Budget Permanently Cuts Retroactive Medicaid Eligibility, a Lifeline for Many Floridians

Senate Budget Permanently Cuts Retroactive Medicaid Eligibility, a Lifeline for Many Floridians

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Katy DeBriere

2021 Legislation

Mar 2021

Proposed Cuts to Medicaid Threaten Federal Funding and Harm Families

Proposed Cuts to Medicaid Threaten Federal Funding and Harm Families

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Federal Policy Research

Mar 2021

If Florida Leaders Are Serious About Reducing Health Disparities They Must Expand Medicaid Now

If Florida Leaders Are Serious About Reducing Health Disparities They Must Expand Medicaid Now

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Health Care

Feb 2021

Bill Summary: HB 899/SB 1272

Bill Summary: HB 899/SB 1272

By

Feb 2021

Updating FL Medicaid's Adult Dental Benefit Would Improve Beneficiaries' Overall Health and Save State Dollars

Updating FL Medicaid's Adult Dental Benefit Would Improve Beneficiaries' Overall Health and Save State Dollars

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Health Care

Feb 2021

Gov's FY 2021-22 Budget Recommendations: Summary by Issue Area

Gov's FY 2021-22 Budget Recommendations: Summary by Issue Area

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State Budget

Nov 2020

Top 5 Reasons Why Medicaid Expansion Goes Hand in Hand...

Top 5 Reasons Why Medicaid Expansion Goes Hand in Hand...

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State Budget

Nov 2020

Benefits of Medicaid Expansion in Florida

Benefits of Medicaid Expansion in Florida

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Health Care

Oct 2020

Florida's Lukewarm Commitment to Investing in Behavioral Health

Florida's Lukewarm Commitment to Investing in Behavioral Health

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Fully Fund Mental Health

Oct 2020

Map of ACA Exchange Enrollees in Florida

Map of ACA Exchange Enrollees in Florida

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Health Care

Sep 2020

Smart Policy Changes Would Alleviate 'Benefits Cliff' Under Increasing Wages

Smart Policy Changes Would Alleviate 'Benefits Cliff' Under Increasing Wages

By

Holly Bullard

Alexis Tsoukalas, PhD

improve access to child care

Sep 2020

New Census Data Can Help Gauge How Much Floridians Have Lost in the Pandemic

New Census Data Can Help Gauge How Much Floridians Have Lost in the Pandemic

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Sadaf Knight

coronavirus

Aug 2020

SNAP and Medicaid Relief in HEROES Act Would Boost Florida's Economy

SNAP and Medicaid Relief in HEROES Act Would Boost Florida's Economy

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COVID-19 policy response

Jul 2020

FPI Urges Better Data Collection, Other Reforms to State's Managed Care Plan

FPI Urges Better Data Collection, Other Reforms to State's Managed Care Plan

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Health Care

Jul 2020

The Height of COVID-19: Not the Time to Pull Back Safety Net Protections

The Height of COVID-19: Not the Time to Pull Back Safety Net Protections

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COVID-19 policy response

Jul 2020

Florida Budget (FY 2020-21): Summary by Issue Area

Florida Budget (FY 2020-21): Summary by Issue Area

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State Budget

Jul 2020

Florida Has Yet to Accept 100% Federal Funding for COVID Testing

Florida Has Yet to Accept 100% Federal Funding for COVID Testing

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Health Care

May 2020

Reminder: Florida Officials Still Trying to Strike Down Affordable Care Act Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Reminder: Florida Officials Still Trying to Strike Down Affordable Care Act Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

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Sonia Lindell

ACA

May 2020

COVID-19 Highlights Need for Data on the Impact on Communities of Color

COVID-19 Highlights Need for Data on the Impact on Communities of Color

By

Health Care

May 2020

Top 5 Reasons Why Florida Needs to Expand Medicaid Now

Top 5 Reasons Why Florida Needs to Expand Medicaid Now

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Medicaid Expansion

Apr 2020

Uninsured During the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Urgent Need to Build on Florida's Medicaid Program

Uninsured During the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Urgent Need to Build on Florida's Medicaid Program

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coronavirus

Apr 2020

Florida’s Approach to Criminal Justice Cannot Go Back to ‘Normal’ (Part 1 of 3)

Florida’s Approach to Criminal Justice Cannot Go Back to ‘Normal’ (Part 1 of 3)

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Tachana Joseph-Marc

coronavirus

Apr 2020

Expanding Medicaid Would Reduce SUD Treatment Disparities in Communities of Color

Expanding Medicaid Would Reduce SUD Treatment Disparities in Communities of Color

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Medicaid Expansion

Mar 2020

2020 Legislative Roundup

2020 Legislative Roundup

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Safety Net

Mar 2020

Coronavirus Crisis and Florida's Urgent Need to Expand Medicaid

Coronavirus Crisis and Florida's Urgent Need to Expand Medicaid

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Health Care

Mar 2020

Policy Recommendations for Strengthening FL's Safety Net

Policy Recommendations for Strengthening FL's Safety Net

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SNAC

Feb 2020

Medicaid School-Based Services: Good Policy is a Team Effort

Medicaid School-Based Services: Good Policy is a Team Effort

By

Holly Bullard

Education

Feb 2020

FL House and Senate FY 2020-21 Budget Recommendations

FL House and Senate FY 2020-21 Budget Recommendations

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State Budget

Feb 2020

Medicaid Work Requirements Don’t Work for Florida

Medicaid Work Requirements Don’t Work for Florida

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work requirements

Jan 2020

SB 52 Fact Sheet

SB 52 Fact Sheet

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medicaid

Nov 2019

FPI Summary: Gov's budget proposal for FY 2020-21

FPI Summary: Gov's budget proposal for FY 2020-21

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State Budget

Nov 2019

A Solution to Florida's Opioid Treatment "Funding Cliff"

A Solution to Florida's Opioid Treatment "Funding Cliff"

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MedEx

Oct 2019

Medicaid Managed Care Performance Measures: A Key Tool

Medicaid Managed Care Performance Measures: A Key Tool

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health equity

Oct 2019

Time to Expand Medicaid

Time to Expand Medicaid

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revenue

Sep 2019

Florida’s Uninsured Rate Remains Stagnant

Florida’s Uninsured Rate Remains Stagnant

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Health Care

Jul 2019

Fiscal Year 2019-20 Budget: Summary by Issue Area

Fiscal Year 2019-20 Budget: Summary by Issue Area

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State Budget

Jun 2019

Potential Budget Savings and Revenue Gains from Medicaid Expansion in Florida

Potential Budget Savings and Revenue Gains from Medicaid Expansion in Florida

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