Judge won’t order state to implement expanded access to KidCare - The Mexico Ledger

Judge won’t order state to implement expanded access to KidCare - The Mexico Ledger

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law a 2023 bill championed by legislative Republicans expanding access to the Florida KidCare program but has refused to implement the law. (Photo by Johner Images/Getty Images)A state judge has refused to order Florida health care officials to implement a 2023 law that would allow as many as 68,000 uninsured children to access subsidized health insurance coverage through the Florida KidCare program. Circuit Court J…

Judge Rejects Bid to Force Florida KidCare Expansion

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A Leon County judge has rejected an attempt to force Florida health officials to implement a long-delayed expansion of Florida KidCare that could make subsidized health insurance available to tens of thousands of additional children. Circuit Judge Joshua Hawkes ruled that the families challenging the state must first pursue their claims through Florida’s administrative hearing process rather than seeking immediate relief in c…