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children's health
children's health
Aug 2024
Lessons Learned From Florida's Collective Advocacy Through the Medicaid Redetermination Process
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Lessons Learned From Florida's Collective Advocacy Through the Medicaid Redetermination Process
By
Erica Monet Li, MPH, CHES®
Feb 2024
FPI Submits Comments On State's New 5-Year Section 1115 CHIP Demonstration Request
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FPI Submits Comments On State's New 5-Year Section 1115 CHIP Demonstration Request
By
Erica Monet Li, MPH, CHES®
Oct 2023
50 Groups Sign Letter Urging Florida to Restore Medicaid for Eligible Kids
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50 Groups Sign Letter Urging Florida to Restore Medicaid for Eligible Kids
By
FPI Staff
Oct 2023
More Children Eligible for Florida’s KidCare Program with Less Paperwork
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More Children Eligible for Florida’s KidCare Program with Less Paperwork
By
Erica Monet Li, MPH, CHES®
Jul 2023
It's Time to Reinstate the Youth Risk Behavior Survey
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It's Time to Reinstate the Youth Risk Behavior Survey
By
Norín Dollard, PhD
Feb 2023
End of Continuous Coverage for Medicaid in Florida
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End of Continuous Coverage for Medicaid in Florida
By
Erica Monet Li, MPH, CHES®
Dec 2022
2022 Florida Child Well-Being Index
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2022 Florida Child Well-Being Index
By
Norín Dollard, PhD
Dec 2022
Florida-Based Organizations Call on Gov to Prepare for End of Continuous Coverage Protection
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Florida-Based Organizations Call on Gov to Prepare for End of Continuous Coverage Protection
By
FPI Staff
Jun 2022
Head Start: New Changes to the Program
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Head Start: New Changes to the Program
By
Cindy Huddleston
Norín Dollard, PhD
May 2022
Demystifying Florida’s Medicaid/KidCare Income Eligibility Criteria
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Demystifying Florida’s Medicaid/KidCare Income Eligibility Criteria
By
Anne Swerlick
medicaid
May 2022
SNAP Matters
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SNAP Matters
By
Cindy Huddleston
Norín Dollard, PhD
May 2022
Florida SNAPshot
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Florida SNAPshot
By
Cindy Huddleston
Norín Dollard, PhD
Apr 2022
Action is Needed to Stop Florida’s Withdrawal from the Youth Risk Behavior Survey
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Action is Needed to Stop Florida’s Withdrawal from the Youth Risk Behavior Survey
By
Norín Dollard, PhD
Apr 2022
COVID-19's Lingering Effects on Florida Families
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COVID-19's Lingering Effects on Florida Families
By
Norín Dollard, PhD
Nov 2021
Infographic: Build Back Better Legislation Impact on Florida
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Infographic: Build Back Better Legislation Impact on Florida
By
FPI Staff
tax credit
Nov 2021
2021 Florida Child Well-Being Index
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2021 Florida Child Well-Being Index
By
FPI Staff
Kids Count
Aug 2021
KIDS COUNT comes to Florida Policy Institute
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KIDS COUNT comes to Florida Policy Institute
By
Sadaf Knight
Norín Dollard, PhD
Kids Count
Dec 2020
New Report Sheds Light on Florida Families and COVID-19
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New Report Sheds Light on Florida Families and COVID-19
By
Norín Dollard, PhD
SNAC
Feb 2020
Medicaid School-Based Services: Good Policy is a Team Effort
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Medicaid School-Based Services: Good Policy is a Team Effort
By
Holly Bullard
Education
Oct 2019
Medicaid Managed Care Performance Measures: A Key Tool
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Medicaid Managed Care Performance Measures: A Key Tool
By
Anne Swerlick
health equity
Jun 2019
Florida Continues to Rank Poorly on Child Well-Being
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Florida Continues to Rank Poorly on Child Well-Being
By
FPI Staff
Health Care
Feb 2019
Open Government Failure
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Open Government Failure
By
Anne Swerlick
children's health
Nov 2018
Early Intervention Shift to Medicaid Managed Care Must be Delayed
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Early Intervention Shift to Medicaid Managed Care Must be Delayed
By
Anne Swerlick
Health Care
Oct 2018
Amendment 5 Threatens the Health of Florida's Current and Future Residents
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Amendment 5 Threatens the Health of Florida's Current and Future Residents
By
Anne Swerlick
Tax Policy
Sep 2018
Florida's School Based Health Services: An Excellent Foundation for Improving Child Health
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Florida's School Based Health Services: An Excellent Foundation for Improving Child Health
By
Anne Swerlick
medicaid
Aug 2018
Medicaid Changes Provide New Opportunities for Schools
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Medicaid Changes Provide New Opportunities for Schools
By
Anne Swerlick
healthy schools
Feb 2018
All FL School Districts Have High % of Children on CHIP, Medicaid
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All FL School Districts Have High % of Children on CHIP, Medicaid
By
Anne Swerlick
children's health
Dec 2017
CHIP Funding Roller Coaster Hurts FL Kids and Families
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CHIP Funding Roller Coaster Hurts FL Kids and Families
By
Anne Swerlick
children's health
Sep 2017
Children's Health Insurance Program on the Brink
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Children's Health Insurance Program on the Brink
By
Anne Swerlick
Health Care
Jun 2017
More than 200,000 Black and Hispanic Children in Florida...
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More than 200,000 Black and Hispanic Children in Florida...
By
Anne Swerlick
ACA
Jun 2017
Admin's Budget Plan Would Put Low-Income Familes at Risk
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Admin's Budget Plan Would Put Low-Income Familes at Risk
By
Esubalew Dadi
seniors
Jun 2017
U.S. Senate Must Reject Medicaid Cuts for Over 70,000 Medicaid-Eligible School-Aged Children
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U.S. Senate Must Reject Medicaid Cuts for Over 70,000 Medicaid-Eligible School-Aged Children
By
Anne Swerlick
ACA
May 2017
Children, Adults Who Need Mental Health and Substance Abuse Assistance at Risk Under House Health Care Legislation
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Children, Adults Who Need Mental Health and Substance Abuse Assistance at Risk Under House Health Care Legislation
By
Anne Swerlick
mental health care
May 2017
FL Missing Chance to Boost Health Care Services for Students
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FL Missing Chance to Boost Health Care Services for Students
By
Anne Swerlick
Health Care
Mar 2017
Code Red for Medicaid: What the House Proposal Means for Florida
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Code Red for Medicaid: What the House Proposal Means for Florida
By
Anne Swerlick
Health Care
Feb 2017
Scott's 'Repeal and Replace.' What Does This Mean for FL?
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Scott's 'Repeal and Replace.' What Does This Mean for FL?
By
Anne Swerlick
CHIP
Aug 2016
Florida KIDS COUNT Shows "It Takes a Village"
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Florida KIDS COUNT Shows "It Takes a Village"
By
FPI Staff
Health Care
Apr 2016
Childcare is One of the Biggest Expenses Florida Families Face
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Childcare is One of the Biggest Expenses Florida Families Face
By
FPI Staff
children's health