In 2023, Florida lawmakers unanimously approved expanding KidCare to close the gaps for families, raising the eligibility threshold so that coverage would extend to more than 40,000 children. But the expanded coverage has not taken effect – even after it was approved by federal regulators following a federal lawsuit – because the administration of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican, has not implemented the changes. Instead, Florida’s KidCare expansion has been mired in lawsuits and ongoing negotiations between the state and federal regulators. While the delay continues, Florida could be violating the law.
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Source: https://kffhealthnews.org/insurance/chip-expansion-florida-delay-children-health-coverage-uninsured-rates/