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Cover Florida Health Access Program
On Wednesday the Senate unanimously approved the Governor’s "Cover Florida" program (SB 2354). This legislation would allow the state to solicit bids from health insurance companies to offer stripped-down health insurance to those who are not covered by private insurance or government-funded programs. If approved, Floridians would be able to purchase health insurance for as little as $150 a month. While approved health insurance plans would not have to include all of the mandated medical services required under Florida law they would have to cover many of the basics. FAC supports this legislation designed to increase the number of Floridians who have access to affordable health insurance without mandating additional funding from local governments.