Medicaid spending on migrants in Florida plummets after DeSantis crackdown on illegals: report

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Florida's Medicaid spending on migrants has decreased by 54% due to Gov. Ron DeSantis' efforts against illegal immigration.
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The amount of Medicaid money Florida has paid out to undocumented migrants has been cut by over half — falling at around 54% — after a new law signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, R.

Concerns arise that Gov. DeSantis’ new policy may deter migrants from seeking urgent care, leading to a drop in Medicaid spending.

Last year, approximately $148.4 million in state and federal Medicaid funds covered emergency care for migrants in Florida, but recent data shows a significant decrease in that amount.

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