On April 18, 2024, the Florida Democratic Party (FDP) Chair expressed concerns about a lawsuit filed by the DeSantis administration that could potentially impact children’s healthcare nationwide. According to Nikki Fried, the FDP Chair, it is evident that Governor Ron DeSantis is not prioritizing the well-being of Florida’s children.
Nearly half a million children have lost their Medicaid coverage due to the administration’s actions, and over 22,000 children have been kicked off Florida KidCare. These actions could have serious consequences for children with serious medical conditions such as cancer, cerebral palsy, and chronic illnesses requiring expensive medications. Instead of ensuring these children receive the necessary healthcare coverage, the DeSantis administration is using resources to sue the federal government in an attempt to make it easier to remove children from healthcare programs.
The lawsuit could lead to a widespread child healthcare crisis if successful. Florida stands out among the states by requiring families earning less than 150% of the federal poverty level to pay premiums for Florida KidCare coverage and is involved in this lawsuit alone. In contrast, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are focused on making healthcare coverage affordable and accessible to all children while reducing overall healthcare costs for Americans.
Fried emphasized that re-electing Biden and Harris in November was crucial to ensure federal protections for healthcare coverage for all individuals, especially Florida’s most vulnerable children. The FDP Chair urged parents and caregivers across the state to get involved in advocating for affordable and accessible health insurance coverage for all children.
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