Florida Agency Delays KidCare Expansion Despite Legislative Approval

The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration has not provided a timeline for implementing a legislatively approved expansion of KidCare, the state's children's health insurance program for low-income families. Bipartisan state senators questioned agency officials about the delay and ongoing disenrollment issues affecting program eligibility. The expansion was authorized by the Legislature, but the DeSantis administration has not committed to a launch date. The delay affects low-income children's access to coverage through Florida's CHIP program and raises questions about state compliance with federal requirements.

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