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Yes, Florida is the only state in the nation removing children from low-cost health insurance
- Florida is the only state removing children from its subsidized health coverage due to missed premiums, a move tied to a federal rule and ongoing lawsuits.
- Florida removed about 43,000 KidCare participants from December 2024 to November 2025 for premium payment lapses, per KFF data.
- The federal rule requires 12 months of continuous eligibility, and Florida argues for waivers amid a legal challenge to keep coverage for kids.
- Georgetown University researchers say Florida is an outlier for not complying with the continuous enrollment rule.
- KidCare is Florida’s version of CHIP, largely funded by federal dollars with monthly premiums in place.
- Florida’s expansion to raise KidCare eligibility to 300% of poverty was approved in 2023 but tied up in litigation over the continuous eligibility rule.
- Florida’s legal challenges include suits against the Biden and Trump administrations over the continuous eligibility rule.
- Federal officials approved Florida’s waiver to expand KidCare in December 2024, with the condition to follow the continuous eligibility rule.
- Health advocates warn that Florida’s approach could raise the uninsured rate among children in the state.
- State officials argue the rule is being contested while pursuing a waiver to continue KidCare expansion.
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