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Florida's Elderly Face Medicaid Cuts: A Looming Crisis

2025-03-16

Proposed spending cuts in Washington, D.C., threaten Florida's nursing home residents who heavily rely on Medicaid for care. Medicaid is the primary payer for nursing home care in Florida, crucial for two-thirds of residents to afford daily assistance. Potential cuts could lead to nursing home closures, job losses for caregivers, and increased burdens on families. The average annual cost of nursing home care in Florida is between $104,000 and $117,000, making Medicaid essential for most. The uncertainty surrounding the extent of these cuts has Florida's elder-care advocates deeply concerned about the future of senior care in the state.

Florida Insurers: A Masquerade of Poverty?

2025-02-22

An unreleased study reveals that while Florida insurers claimed losses after hurricanes Irma and Michael, their parent companies and affiliates raked in billions of dollars. The study found that insurers distributed $680 million in dividends to shareholders while diverting billions more to affiliates, leaving some insurers financially weakened and potentially unable to pay claims. Despite state lawmakers never seeing the report, its findings confirm long-held suspicions about Florida's insurance market: companies claim poverty to raise premiums or justify insolvency, citing litigation and fraud, while shifting money internally. Regulators are taking steps to increase oversight of affiliates, but some question whether these measures are sufficient to address the problem.

Florida's Civilian Police Oversight Crumbles Under New Law

2025-01-11

A new Florida law has led to the dissolution or suspension of at least 15 civilian review boards tasked with overseeing police misconduct investigations. The law mandates that only law enforcement agencies can investigate such misconduct, effectively stripping civilian boards of their oversight power. Supporters claim this ensures consistency in investigations, while critics fear it will damage community-police relations and erode public trust. This move, seen as the latest in a series of pro-law enforcement actions by Florida's GOP-led legislature, has sparked significant controversy.