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Florida and Medicaid Expansion: What the Current Status Means for Uninsured Floridians

Florida remains one of the few states that has not expanded Medicaid under the ACA. Here's what that means for low-income Floridians and what coverage options are available.

Jill Syfrett·February 12, 2026·6 min read

This article is currently being finalized. Check back soon for the full analysis.

What This Article Will Cover

  • What Medicaid expansion means and why Florida hasn't done it
  • The Florida Medicaid coverage gap: who falls through
  • Current Florida Medicaid eligibility rules (children, pregnant women, disabled individuals)
  • ACA Marketplace options for people in the coverage gap
  • The 100% FPL rule and Marketplace subsidy eligibility
  • What advocates are pushing for in Florida's 2026 legislative session

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