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Florida Health Justice Project Statement on SCOTUS Decision in Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization
Abortion Care is Health Care, A Fundamental Human Right
Abortion Care is Health Care, A Fundamental Human Right
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Media Advisory: Federal officials to inform Miami-Dade roundtable policy discussion on home and community-based services for older adults
June 28, 2022 |
This short video explains the importance of Medicaid home and community based services (HCBS), the need in Miami -Dade County for increased HCBS; and how the lack of resources is hurting Miami families.
June 27, 2022
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Joint Press Release against the Florida AHCA Anti-Transgender Rule-Making Process
June 18, 2022
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FHJP featured in Florida Politics: Providers offer state insight on improving Medicaid managed care program
June 4, 2022 |
Health and LGBTQ Legal Advocates to Florida:
Gender-Affirming Care Is Safe, Effective and Essential; Transgender Floridians Cannot Be Erased June 3, 2022
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Miami Herald article quoting FHJP's Alison Yager: Florida will extend Medicaid coverage for new mothers to a full year following childbirth
May 28, 2022 |
Florida Health Justice Project Celebrates the Approval of Florida’s 12 Months of Postpartum Medicaid Coverage by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: A Critical Win for Florida’s Moms and Babies
May 26, 2022
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FHJP and partners submit comment letter on Florida's Transition Plan for Home and Community Based Settings focusing on the need for the state to implement federally mandated eviction protections that govern Assisted Living Facilities and group homes.
April 28, 2022
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Florida Politics - FHJP's Alison Yager quoted on how the new DOH guidelines on gender-affirming care for trans youth will impact families
April 21, 2022 |
The Case for Medicaid Expansion
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JosÉElder Health Story: Like many seniors, José relies on Medicare, which does not cover his medically necessary dental services. Without these services, José is concerned that his overall health is at risk.
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Mental Illness and Criminal Justice in Florida:
The Case for Medicaid Expansion Connecting the Dots:
How Medicaid Expansion will Improve Public Health, Increase Financial Stability, and Lessen Disparities in South Florida |
State of COVID-19 in Florida and South Florida:
An Early Look at Disparities in Outcomes Extending Postpartum Medicaid Coverage:
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