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NewsCreative Loafing TampaAugust 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 how the state disenrolled residents from the health care safety net.

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Why It Matters

The outcome of this legal challenge could impact the eligibility status and health care access for thousands of Floridians who were removed from the program.

Key Facts

  • A panel of three federal judges held a hearing on Wednesday regarding Florida's Medicaid termination process.
  • The hearing is part of a lawsuit originally filed three years ago.
  • The lawsuit challenges the methods used by the state to disenroll individuals from Medicaid after the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Judges expressed critical feedback regarding the state's handling of the termination letters sent to recipients.

Who's Mentioned

organizationDeSantis administration“The state administration being questioned by federal judges regarding Medicaid d”locationFlorida“The state where the Medicaid termination process is being challenged.”