Our Mission

Improving health care access and outcomes for low income Floridians through interdisciplinary advocacy.

Why We're Here

Accessing  healthcare--a key social determinant of health--can be difficult for low income Floridians,  the health challenges facing Florida are profound, and there's a need for new cross-sector strategies.​

Our Strategy

We explain how local, state and federal policies impact health outcomes for vulnerable populations, and we collaborate on solutions addressing Florida's profound health challenges.
Our advocacy includes short issue briefs,  comment letters, and litigation.

Education

We provide advocates and stakeholders with resource materials and trainings on programs and policies impacting health outcomes.

Technical Assistance & Support

We provide technical assistance and support for advocates on Florida’s complex health care programs, and help advocates  develop the substantive knowledge and skill set needed to identify and address barriers to care and improve health care outcomes.

About Florida Health Justice Project (FHJP)

FHJP provides nonpartisan policy analysis and systemic advocacy helping to ensure access to to health care and improve health outcomes. We have expertise in health law, political science, public health, data analysis, nursing, and environmental advocacy.

In addressing Florida's health challenges--from the state's lack of Medicaid expansion to the impact of climate change on health--we work with state, local and national partners in promoting viable solutions.​

Stop Trump's Cruel Attack on Immigrant Families -- Comment By December 10th

Trump’s new policy would put a price tag on legal U.S. residency and heavily favor wealthy immigrants over others seeking to follow the path of upward mobility. The proposed regulation would punish immigrants for accessing basic needs programs like Medicaid, food stamps, and housing assistance.

Please act NOW to submit your public comment pushing back against the proposed new “public charge” regulation. Comments will be submitted to the government, which is required to read all of them.
If you have any questions or need help submitting a comment, please contact Michelle Adams, adams@floridahealthjustice.org.

Latest Publications & News

Climate Change: An Urgent Reason for Medicaid Expansion in Florida

.November 8, 2018
The increasing threat of vector-borne diseases underscores the state’s need for Medicaid Expansion. This brief explains the increasing threat of vector-borne disease in Florida as a result of the changing climate and the available public-sector responses, including expanding Florida’s Medicaid program under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

Proposed Changes To the Public Charge Rule Will Cause Significant Loss of Health Care Coverage for Florida Children (Updated)

October 3, 2018
On September 22, 2018, the Trump Administration announced changes to the “public charge” immigration rules that govern how the use of public benefits affect an immigrant’s legal status. These changes are likely to harm millions of immigrant families across the nation, but states with large immigrant populations will disproportionately feel the impact.

Advocates Condemn Trump Administration's Latest Attack on Immigrant Families

October 5, 2018
The Trump administration moved forward this morning with plans to fundamentally alter how immigration officials determine what constitutes a “public charge,” which could result in denial of lawful permanent residence or entry to the U.S.