As the Florida state legislature heads into a special session next week, Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-21) will hold a press conference tomorrow, Thursday, May 28, 2015, with Broward County health officials and elected leaders to call for a resolution to the current impasse over Medicaid expansion. More than 800,000 Floridians are currently eligible for basic coverage through the Affordable Care Act's Medicaid expansion, but the decision to grant that access rests with the state legislature. Last week, the federal government announced a reduction in temporary funding that reimburses Florida hospitals for the uncompensated care they provide to uninsured Floridians, arguing instead for a more cost-effective approach that reduces the demand for uncompensated care by helping more uninsured Floridians gain coverage.
Who: Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-21), North Broward Health Officials, Local Elected Leaders
What: Press Conference Urging Legislature to Resolve Impasse Over Medicaid Expansion
Where: Broward Health North, 201 Sample Road, Pompano Beach, FL (conference room)
When: Thursday, May 28, at 2:00 PM
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