PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS
Help Those Hardest Hit
Floridians from across the state have been hit hard in recent years. The uninsured rate for low-income Floridians in rural areas is almost forty percent. More than 20,000 Floridians with developmental and intellectual disabilities are sitting on a waiting list for services. Floridians of color experience higher rates of illness and death from several health conditions, yet our state lacks the data to fully track the numbers—a first step in addressing the disparities.
With as many advances as we have in modern medicine, nobody should wait for or be denied services they desperately need because of who they are or where they live.
We could begin fixing these issues today by collecting better data and understanding how policies are impacting communities across Florida.
Member Actions
Passing legislation to close the coverage gap would significantly address health disparities for Floridians from communities of color, the disability community, and rural parts of the state.
American Cancer Society – Cancer Action Network Florida
American Heart Association FL
American Lung Association
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
National MS Society
Small Business Majority
Health Care for Florida
Sign on in support of closing the coverage gap to help the Floridians hardest hit by the pandemic and other barriers to health care.
“Millions of dollars in Federal funds are left on the table because Florida has not expanded our state’s Medicaid program. Most states have expanded Medicaid, and it’s time Florida does the same.”
Adrian Diaz, MD MPH
“Medicaid has been around for more than 50 years, and most other states have already expanded their program to include those without health insurance. Floridians deserve the same healthcare options as residents of most other states. This will save money and lives. Our legislators are denying us these options for no good reason. It's time to do the right thing.”
Nancy Staats, MD