On July 30, 2015, Medicare and Medicaid, federal programs which have dramatically improved the lives of Floridians, celebrated their 50th anniversary! In 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed into law legislation that established the Medicare and Medicaid programs, both of which continue to provide lifesaving health insurance to our nation’s elderly and most vulnerable citizens. In reality, there are few programs that have changed the lives of Americans more over the past fifty years. Before Medicare’s enactment, almost half of our seniors lacked health insurance; today, Medicare provides health care to nearly 100% of Americans over 65. Thanks to Medicare, 54 million elderly and individuals with disabilities now have health insurance.
Medicaid was established to provide low income individuals with the peace of mind and security that comes from affordable health insurance. Many of Medicaid’s more than 71 million enrollees are children from low-income working families. Historically, pregnant women and children have benefitted tremendously from Medicaid coverage. The program covers 45 percent of births nationwide; improving health outcomes for both mother and her baby. Medicaid is also the nation’s largest payer for long-term care services and supports, including home- and community-based care as well as nursing homes.
Yet enough is enough! The state of Florida needs to implement Medicaid expansion through the Affordable Care Act immediately! The decision is simple and straight forward: Florida taxpayers would benefit from an expansion, 900,000 Floridians in need of health care would obtain insurance, and the Florida health care system would prosper. So what is the hold up? State House Republican lawmakers and Florida Governor Rick Scott are playing politics with the healthcare of our most vulnerable residents by refusing to pass a Medicaid Expansion bill in the state legislature, even after holding a special session in June. Please sign on to encourage members of the Florida legislature and Governor Scott to approve of Medicaid Expansion today!
Sincerely,
Corrine Brown
Member of Congress (FL-5)
29 Comments
Stop playing politics with the healthcare of Floridians. Please pass Medicare extension.
This needs to happen now. There are people in our state that are suffering needlessly. Do your jobs & take care of our citizens.
Without Medicaid expansion, many are still without medical care because of the income requirement that the Affordable Care Act dictates an individual must have to participate in the plans.
Yes savings can become real, the more people who can be covered.Prevention much better than the cure, and less expensive!!
I support Congresswoman Brown's effort to include everyone in gaining access to quality health care. Thank you for continuing to fight for our total community.
Important! Please act now! Thank you!
So grateful for your strong will for the people.
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On July 30, 2015, Medicare and Medicaid, federal programs which have dramatically improved the lives of Floridians, celebrated their 50th anniversary! In 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed into law legislation that established the Medicare and Medicaid programs, both of which continue to provide lifesaving health insurance to our nation’s elderly and most vulnerable citizens. In reality, there are few programs that have changed the lives of Americans more over the past fifty years. Before Medicare’s enactment, almost half of our seniors lacked health insurance; today, Medicare provides health care to nearly 100% of Americans over 65. Thanks to Medicare, 54 million elderly and individuals with disabilities now have health insurance.
Medicaid was established to provide low income individuals with the peace of mind and security that comes from affordable health insurance. Many of Medicaid’s more than 71 million enrollees are children from low-income working families. Historically, pregnant women and children have benefitted tremendously from Medicaid coverage. The program covers 45 percent of births nationwide; improving health outcomes for both mother and her baby. Medicaid is also the nation’s largest payer for long-term care services and supports, including home- and community-based care as well as nursing homes.
Yet enough is enough! The state of Florida needs to implement Medicaid expansion through the Affordable Care Act immediately! The decision is simple and straight forward: Florida taxpayers would benefit from an expansion, 900,000 Floridians in need of health care would obtain insurance, and the Florida health care system would prosper. So what is the hold up? State House Republican lawmakers and Florida Governor Rick Scott are playing politics with the healthcare of our most vulnerable residents by refusing to pass a Medicaid Expansion bill in the state legislature, even after holding a special session in June. Please sign on to encourage members of the Florida legislature and Governor Scott to approve of Medicaid Expansion today!
Sincerely,
Corrine Brown
Member of Congress (FL-5)
29 Comments
I am on SSDI and I am not eligible for Medicare due to the two year waiting period . Since I am on SSDI that I have worked for and I earn a little over 9,000 a year I due not qualify for Medicaid . I have been told that I fall in the gap . Since I have a share of cost of 805.00 monthly it was suggested by someone working for Medicaid that I just go to the ER to open my Medicaid so how is that suggestion saving money for Florida a ER bill versus a doctor bill Hmh can't see the reasoning in that. Please get of your high horses and expand Medicaid for Florida we need it now put it on the ballot I'm sure it will be voted on and Florida will have to expand .
Stop playing politics with the healthcare of Floridians. Please pass Medicare extension.
This needs to happen now. There are people in our state that are suffering needlessly. Do your jobs & take care of our citizens.
Without Medicaid expansion, many are still without medical care because of the income requirement that the Affordable Care Act dictates an individual must have to participate in the plans.
Yes savings can become real, the more people who can be covered.Prevention much better than the cure, and less expensive!!
I support Congresswoman Brown's effort to include everyone in gaining access to quality health care. Thank you for continuing to fight for our total community.
Important! Please act now! Thank you!
So grateful for your strong will for the people.
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I am on SSDI and I am not eligible for Medicare due to the two year waiting period . Since I am on SSDI that I have worked for and I earn a little over 9,000 a year I due not qualify for Medicaid . I have been told that I fall in the gap . Since I have a share of cost of 805.00 monthly it was suggested by someone working for Medicaid that I just go to the ER to open my Medicaid so how is that suggestion saving money for Florida a ER bill versus a doctor bill Hmh can't see the reasoning in that. Please get of your high horses and expand Medicaid for Florida we need it now put it on the ballot I'm sure it will be voted on and Florida will have to expand .