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Advocating for Access to Health Care

Florida Health Justice Project engages in comprehensive advocacy to expand health care access and promote health equity for vulnerable Floridians.

The Latest from FHJP:

Video | Florida's Medicaid HCBS

The Case for Medicaid Expansion:

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The Florida Health Justice Project speaks with Dr. Olveen Carrasquillo, a leading Miami physician, about the challenges faced by his many uninsured patients and the devastating impact  from Florida’s failure to expand Medicaid.

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Read More about Medicaid Expansion Here
Read the STORIES of People Needing Medicaid Expansion
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Health Justice Requires Racial Justice: 
Florida Health Justice Project Joins Demands  to End Systemic Racism and Police Brutality

Read statement from FHJP team here

COVID-19 Consumer Protections:


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Coronavirus and Health Care Access

The State of COVID-19 in Florida and South Florida:​
An Early Look at Disparities in Outcomes
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COVID-19 Testing & Treatment Resources for Uninsured Florida Residents  
(Updated July 28, 2020)
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Medicaid Recipients: Know Your Rights | Conozca Sus Derechos
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FEATURED PROJECT
Florida Health Justice Stories

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Kelly

After a lifetime of security and serenity living in her own home, Kelly Percival’s life was jolted into crisis after an unfortunate accident left her hobbling and a global pandemic left her unemployed.
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Alene

Alene, a 74 year old Brevard County native, worked her entire life. After retiring from her career in customer service, she found herself itching to get back to work. In her late 60s, she started a second career as a security guard. But at age 71, she started to experience severe pain and trouble walking.
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George

George, a 56 year old truck driver and native of Pennsylvania moved to Florida in 2019 to be closer to his daughter. He had suffered heart problems in the past and hoped that the move to Florida would decrease his stress levels.
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Featured Recent Training:

Florida Elder Health Justice in the Time of COVID-19 
Session Recordings, 
Materials and CLE Credit Available Here
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Featured Publications:

Mental Illness and Criminal Justice in Florida:
The Case for Medicaid Expansion
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Connecting the Dots:
How Medicaid Expansion will Improve Public Health, Increase Financial Stability, and Lessen Disparities in South Florida​
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State of COVID-19 in Florida and South Florida: 
An Early Look at Disparities in Outcomes 
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Extending Postpartum Medicaid Coverage: 
Key to Improving Maternal and Infant Health in Florida
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FHJP Voices in the News

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New York Times Article Featuring Alison Yager: Harris Visits Florida to Sell Stimulus Package in a Republican-Let State

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WLRN Article Featuring Alison Yager and FHJP Board Member Dr. Zinzi Bailey​: Why Expanding Medicaid Eligibility Could Help Florida Insure More People And Boost COVID-19 Vaccination Rates

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Washington Post Article on Medicaid Expansion Features 2 FHJP Storytellers: In the Coronavirus Relief Package, a Prescription to Expand Medicaid

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The Florida Health Justice Project, a nonprofit organization, recognizes that access to quality and affordable health care is a human right and engages in comprehensive advocacy to expand healthcare access and promote health equity for vulnerable Floridians.
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