Florida Losing Federal Matching Medicaid Money Because Of Post-Hurricane Economy Boom
State officials and the National Governors Association on Wednesday urged Florida's congressional delegation to address what the state estimates could be a $500 million budget shortfall. Matt Salo, director of health and human services for NGA, said, "Those were the boom years for a bunch of states, and now, when they need it, the states are feeling the pinch."
Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Fla.) said, "This is a significant loss of revenue that could affect the disabled, nursing home residents, mothers and children." She added that the House leadership has shown interest in addressing the issue. In a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), Castor wrote, "Seven hurricanes in two years ... and subsequent reconstruction activity are skewing the Florida (Medicaid) formula," adding, "This anomaly has resulted in significant projected reductions in health services to Florida's neediest residents" (Clark, Miami Herald, 2/14).
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