Florida’s Medicaid Choice: Options and Implications

In 2013, the Florida Legislature chose not to expand Medicaid to those with incomes below 133% of the federal poverty line. Consequently, Florida today is among 24 states that are not receiving federal Medicaid expansion funding. As the 2014 Legislative session nears, the question of whether to accept the federal Medicaid dollars likely will be debated again. This fact sheet provides a brief overview of key issues for Florida policymakers and stakeholders to consider.

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