Migrant Medicaid costs cut in half in Florida following DeSantis' policy change: report
SUMMARY
Florida's spending on Medicaid for illegal aliens has decreased significantly following Governor Ron DeSantis' enactment of a new law. The state's Emergency Medical Assistance program has seen a 54% reduction in expenditure this fiscal year, dropping from $148.4 million to $67 million, according to Politico. This decline aligns with a law signed by DeSantis, which directs Medicaid-accepting hospitals to inquire about patients' immigration status without requiring migrants to respond. The DeSantis administration has touted these results as evidence of the effectiveness of his policies, which are part of his broader efforts to address illegal immigration.
