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NewsCreative Loafing Tampa BayAugust 13, 2026Hillsborough

Federal judges question Florida administration on Medicaid termination process

A panel of federal judges questioned the Florida administration regarding the state's process for removing individuals from the Medicaid program following the COVID-19 pandemic. The hearing stems from a lawsuit filed three years ago challenging the state's disenrollment procedures for the safety net health care program.

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Why It Matters

The outcome of this legal challenge could impact the eligibility and enrollment status of thousands of Florida residents currently relying on for health coverage.

Key Facts

  • A panel of three federal judges held a hearing on Wednesday regarding Florida's Medicaid disenrollment process.
  • The lawsuit was originally filed three years ago.
  • The legal challenge focuses on how the state terminated individuals from the Medicaid program after the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • The judges expressed critical feedback regarding the state's termination letters and procedures.

Who's Mentioned

personRon DeSantis“Governor of Florida, administration is the subject of the lawsuit”organizationCreative Loafing Tampa“Publisher of the news article”locationFlorida“State government involved in the lawsuit”