Arizona and Florida have diverged in their approaches to expanding children's health insurance. In 2023, both states expanded access to the federal children's health insurance program, but Arizona began enrolling newly eligible kids while Florida's plan faced opposition due to new coverage rules. The differing policies on premiums underscore ideological differences on government's role in subsidizing coverage for children, highlighting key issues in the 2024 presidential election.
Annual @KFF & @GeorgetownCCF survey of Medicaid & CHIP officials shows actions taken to improve systems plus key eligibility, enrollment, renewal policies & procedures for every state (except Florida, which did not to respond). https://t.co/KNtsFmCAlt
NEW: Arizona and Florida agreed to expand access to the federal children’s health insurance program in 2023. Arizona began enrolling newly eligible kids in March. Florida’s plan is stalled as it opposes new coverage rules. @dchangmiami reports ⤵️ https://t.co/zFOv1kNQDC
Arizona & Florida used different policies when expanding health insurance for kids in 2023. The divide shows more than two states taking divergent paths. It underscores the policies at stake in the 2024 presidential election. https://t.co/guAnDqLbhT via @kffhealthnews
Arizona & Florida expanded health insurance for kids in 2023. But their policies on premiums differed, underscoring key ideological differences on the government’s role in subsidizing coverage for children. @washingtonpost @KFFHealthNews https://t.co/MFnfB0DV2k
All over Medicaid/CHIP eligibility today @KFF. Our 22nd state Medicaid survey comes out, plus a web briefing with state officials and our experts (2 PM ET): https://t.co/iQBHV8DBnF ; plus, KFF Health News on Florida vs Arizona on CHIP differences: https://t.co/TA6gkDnnPp
A tale of two states: Arizona and Florida diverge on expanding kids’ health insurance https://t.co/cOnLtWsdkF
Arizona passes school attendance waiver through state budget, expands access to funding for foster children https://t.co/nZ3KWBvRL1 https://t.co/B7lIVRm90H