Spanish-speaking Latino households trying to reach Florida’s Medicaid call centers are facing hours of delays, new research shows, jeopardizing their ability to provide crucial information that may prevent them from being kicked out of the federal insurance program. Research from UnidosUS, the nation’s largest Hispanic civil rights advocacy organization, first shared with NBC News, shows… Continue reading In Florida, hours of delays and dropped calls are keeping many Hispanic families out of Medicaid, report says
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How to get health insurance if you’ve lost Medicaid coverage
The nation’s health insurance system is undergoing tremendous upheaval as an estimated 8.2 million people will need to find new coverage since pandemic protections for Medicaid enrollees came to an end this spring. That’s leaving many patients confused about how to get new medical insurance. “It’s an overwhelming task,” said Taffy Morrison, who is working… Continue reading How to get health insurance if you’ve lost Medicaid coverage