On a vote of 7-2 the Senate Health Policy Committee just approved SB282 expanding children’s health care to Florida lawfully residing immigrant children and ending the 5 year wait for children to get KidCare coverage. Congratulations to families and advocates that worked hard to get the bill through Committee. The bill next goes to Senate Health Appropriations. If passed, the 5 year wait will be eliminated for 25,000 eligible immigrant children.
On the House side companion bill HB7 is waiting to be put on agenda for House Health Appropriations Committee Chair Rep. Matt Hudson. Please urge Rep Hudson to agenda the bill. Call (850) 717-5080 and ask Rep. Hudson to let the bill have a vote.
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Thank you for this great news, Peter. I earnestly hope that the bill passes in both houses. I will make a note to contact my Representative and Senator.
Thanks Tim. We’ll keep you informed.