Today, under questioning by U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14), health officials from a variety of states explained how states are able to save lives and tackle the opioid with Medicaid expansion funds at a U.S. House Energy & Commerce Committee subcommittee hearing, “A Public Health Emergency: State Efforts to Curb the Opioid Crisis.” Read more »
Today, on the eve of Florida’s Legislative Session, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) and the entire Florida Democratic Congressional delegation urged lawmakers and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to bring home billions of taxpayer dollars to better serve the health of our neighbors and boost our economy by expanding Medicaid. Read more »
U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) announced today that Tampa area families, veterans and seniors received over $1.2 million though the work of her constituent service team in 2019. Castor also worked to secure more than $1.3 billion in federal grants in 2019, including $958 million for medical research that demonstrates that Tampa Bay continues to grow as a national hub in health care innovation.
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Today, U.S. Representative Kathy Castor (FL14) was joined by Jodi Ray, Program Director of Florida Covering Kids & Families, and community partners to outline what Floridians will find on the health care marketplace during this enrollment period, which takes place November 1 to December 15. Florida residents can take advantage of local Navigators who provide free assistance when looking for the best coverage plan for their families. Read more »
Hoy la Congresista Kathy Castor (FL14) se reunió con Jodi Ray, Directora de Programas de Florida Covering Kids & Families, y miembros de la comunidad para explicar qué Floridanos encontrarán en el mercado de seguros médico durante el periodo de inscripción que dura desde el 1 de noviembre hasta el 15 de diciembre. Residentes de la Florida pueden tomar de ventaja a los Navegadores… Read more »
Today, U.S. Rep Kathy Castor (FL14), Tampa Bay AARP, JDRF and local residents highlighted the urgent need to lower prescription drug prices for Floridians. Castor announced that she is cosponsoring the Lower Drug Costs Now Act (HR 3) that would provide much-needed relief for Florida seniors and families who depend on medication whether they are covered by Medicare, private insurance or are uninsured. The bill will allow Medicare to negotiate lower prices for prescription drugs and extend the lower costs to families who rely on private insurance. Currently, an estimated 98,000 uninsured individuals in Tampa Bay pay higher prices for prescription drugs than patients in other countries.
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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) released the following statement after a federal judge ruled in favor of the Trump administration’s expansion of the sale of short-term junk health insurance plans that do not meet standards set in the Affordable Care Act (ACA), could leave Americans on the hook for costly medical bills and discriminate against neighbors with preexisting conditions: Read more »
Today Republicans, with the unfortunate support of our own State of Florida, pressed in court to destroy affordable health care coverage for millions of Floridians and Americans. If the GOP and President Trump prevail in Texas v. U.S. in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, coverage for preexisting conditions and other consumer protections will end. Read more »
U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) and House Democrats are continuing their work For The People by voting to pass H.R 987, the Strengthening Health Care and Lowering Prescription Drug Costs Act, a major piece of legislation that addresses the top concerns of the American people – defending affordable health care and protections for our neighbors with preexisting conditions while also lowering prescription drug prices. The package included three Castor-led bills to lower health care costs and protect families. Read more »
