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Health Care
Apr 2025

FL Budget Proposals in Brief (FY 2025-26): Health and Human Services

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FL Budget Proposals in Brief (FY 2025-26): Health and Human Services

By
Erica Monet Li, MPH, CHES®
Anne Swerlick (Guest Author)
Apr 2025

Floridians in Every County Rely on Safety Net Programs That Are at Risk in Federal Budget Negotiations

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Floridians in Every County Rely on Safety Net Programs That Are at Risk in Federal Budget Negotiations

By
FPI Staff
Mar 2025

2025 Policy Agenda

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2025 Policy Agenda

By
FPI Staff
Feb 2025

2025 Florida Child Well-Being Index

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2025 Florida Child Well-Being Index

By
Norín Dollard, PhD
Feb 2025

5 Ways That Deep Federal Cuts Being Floated in the US House Could Hurt Floridians

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5 Ways That Deep Federal Cuts Being Floated in the US House Could Hurt Floridians

By
FPI Staff
Oct 2024

Hurricane Helene Response: Safety Net Policy Tracker

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Hurricane Helene Response: Safety Net Policy Tracker

By
FPI Staff
Oct 2024

Hurricane Milton Response: Safety Net Policy Tracker

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Hurricane Milton Response: Safety Net Policy Tracker

By
FPI Staff
Oct 2024

Florida Medicaid Chartbook 

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Florida Medicaid Chartbook 

By
Erica Monet Li, MPH, CHES®
Health Care
Sep 2024

5 Ways Florida Lawmakers Can Raise Revenue Ahead of Projected Deficit

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5 Ways Florida Lawmakers Can Raise Revenue Ahead of Projected Deficit

By
FPI Staff
Sep 2024

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

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

By
Anne Swerlick (Guest Author)
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®
Jun 2024

Florida Policymakers Must Act to Promote Kids' Future Success

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Florida Policymakers Must Act to Promote Kids' Future Success

By
Norín Dollard, PhD
May 2024

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

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

By
Anne Swerlick (Guest Author)
May 2024

Map of Children’s Medicaid Coverage Loss in Florida

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Map of Children’s Medicaid Coverage Loss in Florida

By
FPI Staff
Apr 2024

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

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

By
Erica Monet Li, MPH, CHES®
Apr 2024

Florida’s Public Dashboard on Health Care Costs is Misleading

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Florida’s Public Dashboard on Health Care Costs is Misleading

By
Alexis Tsoukalas, PhD
Feb 2024

FL Budget Proposals in Brief: Health and Human Services

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FL Budget Proposals in Brief: Health and Human Services

By
FPI Staff
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®
Feb 2024

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

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

By
FPI Staff
Jan 2024

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

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

By
FPI Staff
Nov 2023

2024 Legislative Agenda

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2024 Legislative Agenda

By
FPI Staff
Nov 2023

Connecting Public Health, Policy, and Health Equity

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Connecting Public Health, Policy, and Health Equity

By
Erica Monet Li, MPH, CHES®
Oct 2023

Behavioral Health Services: Funding in Florida

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Behavioral Health Services: Funding in Florida

By
Erica Monet Li, MPH, CHES®
Oct 2023

Hurricane Idalia Response: Safety Net Policy Tracker

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Hurricane Idalia Response: Safety Net Policy Tracker

By
FPI Staff
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®
Aug 2023

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

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

By
Norín Dollard, PhD
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
Jun 2023

10 Things to Know About the 2023 Legislative Session

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10 Things to Know About the 2023 Legislative Session

By
FPI Staff
May 2023

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

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

By
FPI Staff
May 2023

How Many Children Just Lost Coverage in Florida?

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How Many Children Just Lost Coverage in Florida?

By
Joan Alker (Georgetown Center for Children and Families)
Apr 2023

Florida House and Senate FY 2023-24 Budget Proposals

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Florida House and Senate FY 2023-24 Budget Proposals

By
FPI Staff
Mar 2023

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

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

By
FPI Staff
Mar 2023

2023 Legislative Agenda

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2023 Legislative Agenda

By
FPI Staff
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

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

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

By
FPI Staff
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
Nov 2022

Hurricane Ian Response: Safety Net Policy Tracker

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Hurricane Ian Response: Safety Net Policy Tracker

By
FPI Staff
Nov 2022

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

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

By
Erica Monet Li, MPH, CHES®
Sep 2022

Bending the Arc Towards a More Just Medicaid Program

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Bending the Arc Towards a More Just Medicaid Program

By
Anne Swerlick
Aug 2022

Funding for Behavioral Health Services in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions

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Funding for Behavioral Health Services in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions

By
Anne Swerlick
Aug 2022

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

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

By
FPI Staff
Jul 2022

Florida FY 2022-23 Budget: Summary by Issue Area

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Florida FY 2022-23 Budget: Summary by Issue Area

By
FPI Staff
Jul 2022

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

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

By
FPI Staff
Jun 2022

Is Aging in Place an Option in Florida?

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Is Aging in Place an Option in Florida?

By
Nancy E. Wright, Esq. (guest blogger)
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
Apr 2022

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

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

By
Anne Swerlick
Apr 2022

COVID-19 Response: Safety Net Policy Tracker

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COVID-19 Response: Safety Net Policy Tracker

By
Anne Swerlick
Cindy Huddleston
Safety Net
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
Mar 2022

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

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

By
FPI Staff
Mar 2022

More Policy Changes Needed on School-Based Mental Health Services

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More Policy Changes Needed on School-Based Mental Health Services

By
Anne Swerlick
Norín Dollard, PhD
Mar 2022

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

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

By
FPI Staff
Feb 2022

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

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

By
Anne Swerlick
Jan 2022

Session Preview: FPI Priority Legislative Agenda for 2022

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Session Preview: FPI Priority Legislative Agenda for 2022

By
FPI Staff
Jan 2022

New Legislation Would Help Reduce Health Disparities Among Medicaid Enrollees 

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New Legislation Would Help Reduce Health Disparities Among Medicaid Enrollees 

By
Anne Swerlick
health equity
Jan 2022

Bill Summary: HB 855/SB 1258

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Bill Summary: HB 855/SB 1258

By
Anne Swerlick
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
Oct 2021

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

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

By
Anne Swerlick
Health Care
Oct 2021

Commission Grappling With Same Issues Identified Over 20 Years Earlier

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Commission Grappling With Same Issues Identified Over 20 Years Earlier

By
Anne Swerlick
substance use disorder
Sep 2021

2022 Legislative Agenda

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2022 Legislative Agenda

By
FPI Staff
State Budget
Aug 2021

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

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

By
Anne Swerlick
Federal Policy Research
Jul 2021

Florida FY 2021-22 Budget: Summary by Issue Area

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Florida FY 2021-22 Budget: Summary by Issue Area

By
FPI Staff
State Budget
Jun 2021

Medicaid Expansion Would Help Florida’s Essential Workers 

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Medicaid Expansion Would Help Florida’s Essential Workers 

By
Anne Swerlick
Medicaid Expansion
Jun 2021

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

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

By
Anne Swerlick
Health Care
Apr 2021

How Medicaid Expansion Would Save Florida Money

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How Medicaid Expansion Would Save Florida Money

By
Anne Swerlick
infographic
Apr 2021

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

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

By
FPI Staff
State Budget
Apr 2021

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

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

By
Anne Swerlick
Alison Yager
Health Care
Mar 2021

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

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

By
Anne Swerlick
Katy DeBriere
2021 Legislation
Mar 2021

Proposed Cuts to Medicaid Threaten Federal Funding and Harm Families

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Proposed Cuts to Medicaid Threaten Federal Funding and Harm Families

By
Anne Swerlick
Federal Policy Research
Mar 2021

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

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

By
Anne Swerlick
Health Care
Feb 2021

Bill Summary: HB 899/SB 1272

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Bill Summary: HB 899/SB 1272

By
Anne Swerlick
Feb 2021

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

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

By
Anne Swerlick
Health Care
Feb 2021

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

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

By
FPI Staff
State Budget
Nov 2020

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

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

By
Anne Swerlick
State Budget
Nov 2020

Benefits of Medicaid Expansion in Florida

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Benefits of Medicaid Expansion in Florida

By
FPI Staff
Health Care
Oct 2020

Florida's Lukewarm Commitment to Investing in Behavioral Health 

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Florida's Lukewarm Commitment to Investing in Behavioral Health 

By
Anne Swerlick
Fully Fund Mental Health
Oct 2020

Map of ACA Exchange Enrollees in Florida

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Map of ACA Exchange Enrollees in Florida

By
FPI Staff
Health Care
Sep 2020

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

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

By
Anne Swerlick
Cindy Huddleston
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

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

By
Sadaf Knight
Anne Swerlick
coronavirus
Aug 2020

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

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

By
Cindy Huddleston
Anne Swerlick
COVID-19 policy response
Jul 2020

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

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

By
Anne Swerlick
Health Care
Jul 2020

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

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

By
Anne Swerlick
Cindy Huddleston
COVID-19 policy response
Jul 2020

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

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

By
FPI Staff
State Budget
Jul 2020

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

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

By
Anne Swerlick
Health Care
May 2020

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

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

By
Sonia Lindell
Anne Swerlick
ACA
May 2020

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

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

By
Anne Swerlick
Health Care
May 2020

Top 5 Reasons Why Florida Needs to Expand Medicaid Now

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Top 5 Reasons Why Florida Needs to Expand Medicaid Now

By
Anne Swerlick
Medicaid Expansion
Apr 2020

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

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

By
Anne Swerlick
coronavirus
Apr 2020

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

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

By
Tachana Joseph-Marc
coronavirus
Apr 2020

Expanding Medicaid Would Reduce SUD Treatment Disparities in Communities of Color

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Expanding Medicaid Would Reduce SUD Treatment Disparities in Communities of Color

By
Anne Swerlick
Medicaid Expansion
Mar 2020

2020 Legislative Roundup

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2020 Legislative Roundup

By
FPI Staff
Safety Net
Mar 2020

Coronavirus Crisis and Florida's Urgent Need to Expand Medicaid

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Coronavirus Crisis and Florida's Urgent Need to Expand Medicaid

By
Anne Swerlick
Health Care
Mar 2020

Policy Recommendations for Strengthening FL's Safety Net

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Policy Recommendations for Strengthening FL's Safety Net

By
Anne Swerlick
Cindy Huddleston
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
Feb 2020

FL House and Senate FY 2020-21 Budget Recommendations

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FL House and Senate FY 2020-21 Budget Recommendations

By
FPI Staff
State Budget
Feb 2020

Medicaid Work Requirements Don’t Work for Florida

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Medicaid Work Requirements Don’t Work for Florida

By
Anne Swerlick
work requirements
Jan 2020

SB 52 Fact Sheet

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SB 52 Fact Sheet

By
Anne Swerlick
medicaid
Nov 2019

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

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

By
FPI Staff
State Budget
Nov 2019

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

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

By
Anne Swerlick
MedEx
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