Florida leads country in Affordable Care Act enrollment
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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor announced today that Florida led the nation in Affordable Care Act enrollment among states using the federal marketplace, according to a report released today by the U.S. Health & Human Services Department. U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor: Congressional Republican budget protects special interests while slashing Pell grants, medical research, and infrastructure
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Today, during the House Budget Committee, Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL) criticized the FY2015 Republican budget for protecting special interests rather than supporting investments in infrastructure, education and research initiatives that would spur the economy, especially in Tampa Bay. “The balance here in Washington is tilted towards special interests,” Rep. Castor… Affordable Care Act enrollment events scheduled through March 31 deadline
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“Time is running out to enroll in a health care plan if you and your family do not have health coverage. The deadline is March 31 – five short days from now,” U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor said. “If you and your family need one-on-one assistance to review the options, there are many opportunities in Tampa Bay from Friday, March 28, through the weekend to Monday, March 31. Affordable health care options have been a godsend for Floridians -- many of whom were barred from coverage before the law or had no affordable option.” U.S. Rep. Castor announces bill to tackle Florida's physician shortage
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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-FL14) filed legislation today to tackle the doctor shortage in Florida by expanding medical residency positions in the state and other states with a low number of medical residents. Hospitals and medical schools say a physician shortage looms over Florida as demand for health care services is expected to increase. U.S. Rep. Castor highlights State of Florida’s hypocritical request for new federal Medicaid dollars
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U.S. Rep. Castor highlights State of Florida’s hypocritical request for new federal Medicaid dollars, while Legislature appears ready to block expansion again Please see the attached letter sent today from U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL) to the Senate President and House Speaker of the Florida Legislature. FL Gov. Scott's budget abandons his expressed support of Medicaid expansion
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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14), Sen. Bill Nelson (FL) and several members of the Florida Congressional Delegation sent the attached letter to Florida Gov. Rick Scott for abandoning his expressed support of Medicaid expansion under the federal Affordable Care Act. Congressional Democrats blast Rick Scott for turning back on Medicaid expansion
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Gov. Rick Scott made national headlines and disappointed his tea party base last year when he expressed support for using federal Medicaid expansion dollars to help uninsured Floridians get coverage. He supported the plan created by Senate Republicans to use the $51 billion in federal funding, but it was blocked by House Republicans at the end of the 2013 session. $4.4M More for Health Clinics
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Another $4.4 million is heading to Florida health centers to help them sign up residents for health insurance. U.S. Rep. Castor announces $4.4M in outreach & enrollment assistance for community health centers in Florida
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To help expand the capacity of community health centers serving our communities, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor announced that 46 centers in Florida will receive $4.4 million in federal grant awards. “These outreach grants will create employment in Tampa Bay and assist our community health centers in their effort to enroll uninsured Americans in the new health insurance coverage options made… Browse Documents by Date or Issue |
